'Threat In Area' Closes Jersey Shore School District Tuesday

DENNIS TWP., NJ — People are asked to stay vigilant and the school district is closed Tuesday morning in Dennis Township as New Jersey State Police investigate a threat in the area, officials said.

The Dennis Township School District shared an update shortly after 9 a.m. that the district would be closed Sept. 10 "due to the continued threat in our area and in concern for the safety of our students and staff."

Prior to that announcement, the district asked that parents keep their children inside until further notice, and added that buses were not running.

"There's currently an active NJSP investigation in the South Seaville area at this time that involves a helicopter and K-9 units," Dennis Township officials said shortly after 8 a.m. "Please be vigilant and keep yourself and property secure. If you see anything suspicious, please call 911."

Details about the threat were not immediately available.

Dennis Township, a small town in Cape May County, does not have its own police department. New Jersey State Police patrol the area.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.