Threat Closes South Jersey School District On Walkout Day

A South Jersey school district has canceled on the day of the national student walkout because of a threat, police and school officials said.

The Clearview Regional School District in Gloucester County canceled Wednesday because of an unspecified threat.

The Harrison Township Police Department reported that an anonymous potential threat was made to the high school. The Gloucester County Sheriff's Department and New Jersey State Police units conducted a sweep of the school and no weapons were found.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Harrison Township Police Department.

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