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TPS: Rogers, Start, Woodward HS receive generic threats, brief lockdowns now lifted

TPS says the threats have been deemed "not credible." School and extracurricular activities are continuing on as normal.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools says multiple TPS high schools received generic threats against their schools Friday morning.

TPS said Rogers, Woodward and Start high schools received threats via Airdrop and other social media platforms and were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure.

The schools are no longer on lockdown after security personnel searched the schools and no weapons were found.

TPS says the threats are being investigated and have been deemed "not credible."

This is the second time in two days that Start High School was placed on a lockdown.

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However, the schools says Friday's lockdowns were not nearly as extensive as Thursday's at Start High School.

The school said the day is continuing in all of their high schools with additional security presence.

Parents who wish to pick up their children can do so but must bring proper identification.

TPS says tonight's extracurricular activities are still scheduled.

Woodward students were gathering Friday to discuss the shooting at their football game last weekend and what they would like to see change.

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The school says they are working with law enforcement to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Anyone with information into these threats should call their school administrators or Toledo Police.

Students found responsible will face disciplinary action and criminal charges, according to the school.

TPS officials are now looking into how things can change and how security can be improved, but say they are frustrated because these situation incite fear in students and keep them from doing their jobs.

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