Joke Started Threat Rumor In Jefferson Schools: Officials

JEFFERSON, NJ — A social media joke made by a student sparked a bomb threat scare, Jefferson school officials said. There is no threat.

Officials said a student made a joke online which led some to believe there was a threat. That rumor evolved to include that schools would be closed on Tuesday, something officials say is not true.

"It is important to note that at no time has there been a bomb threat to any of our schools. Our High School administration took this case of making a false alarm very seriously and immediately started an investigation into the origin of the post," officials said on the district website.

Officials did not say what the joke was, or to what social media site it was posted. Jefferson Township police were also notified.

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