FirstLine Schools announced the closure of Langston Hughes Academy for Friday (Nov. 3) after a message was posted on social media threatening harm to the school community.
According to FirstLine CEO Sabrina Peace, a suspended student published the threat.
“We take all threats seriously and, out of an abundance of caution, we are canceling school at Langston Hughes tomorrow," Pence state. "The threat has been reported to NOPD. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 6 with increased security on hand to make sure students and staff are safe at all times – during the school day, during afterschool programming, and as students are welcomed and dismissed.”
► Get breaking news from your neighborhood delivered directly to you by downloading the new FREE WWL-TV News app now in the IOS App Store or Google Play.