BOUTTE, La. -- The St. Charles Parish school system says there has been no bomb threat made to Hahnville High School, but there is an increased police presence on campus as a precaution.
The school system sent out a statement this morning saying that "there are unverified rumors and speculation regarding a bomb threat at Hahnville High School." The statement added that "there is no creditable source or threat regarding this reported information" and that there are additional police on campus as a precautionary measure.
These rumors started after black students shared a poem during a "cultural show" at the high school which included references to the Black Panthers group.
Despite the school's message that no threats have been made, parents are showing up in large number to check their students out early.
The school system also released a statement addressing the show after receiving several complaints from parents.
"St. Charles Parish Public Schools respects and celebrates cultural diversity, historical perspectives, individual differences, and recognizes the importance of a positive learning environment inclusive of all. A particular poem that was written by a student and shared by students at the Hahnville High School cultural show offended some audience members. We apologize as that was not the intention. The cultural show was intended to celebrate diversity and unite the student body."