Schools
Antioch, Glencliff High Schools Put on 'Lockout' For Social Media Threat
Metro Schools clarified what exactly a "lockout" entails, while deeming the threat "not credible."
ANTIOCH, TN — Antioch and Glencliff high schools were placed on 'lockout' Wednesday, according to Metro Schools officials, after a threat was made on social media.
During a lockout, school activity continues normally on the inside, but outside doors are locked and limited traffic is allowed in and out of the school, according to Metro Schools.
Threats made on Facebook prompted the lockout.
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Media friends: Antioch HS is on lockOUT, not lockdown. School goes on as normal inside. Outside doors are locked, limited traffic in & out.
— Metro Schools (@MetroSchools) September 28, 2016
Glencliff was also placed on lockout.
The school system said the threat was not credible, but the two schools nonetheless remained in the lockout security posture throughout the day.
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