École Secondaire Catholique Père-René-de-Galinée in Cambridge closed its doors on Wednesday after police launched an investigation into some threats made online.
The school on Maple Grove Road shared on their social media that the shutdown was just a safety precaution for everyone-both staff and students.
A first message from the school board, Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir, sent to 570 News Radio described the situation as “serious” and said police were looking into it.
Later, the French Catholic school board confirmed they found out Tuesday night about a threatening message targeting “certain members of the school community” on social media. They contacted police right away and decided to close Père-René-de-Galinée just to be safe.
“No risks will be taken with regard to the safety of students and staff, either inside the school or on school buses,” the board said.
The Waterloo regional police also said their investigators are checking out a threat made against the school but didn’t give any more details at this time.
By Wednesday evening, officials from the board told 570 News Radio that classes would resume Thursday.
“All necessary checks have been carried out and the police have confirmed that there is no risk to the safety of students and staff.”
Transportation services are back up and running normally Thursday.
