Veracco said he knew of no incidents within the district that could be tied to the threats. He said police told him this type of thing has been going on nationally, with similar threats made Monday in Massachusetts.

"I find these things to be difficult because there's nothing much specific," he said. "But the world's gotten crazier."

Kveton said it would be safe to assume that the calls were intended as a prank because the person taken into custody is a juvenile.

Pamela Julovich, whose sons attend Grimmer Middle School and Watson Elementary School in Schererville, was upset those buildings were not closed as well.

"I just don't understand why they would risk children's lives," she said.

Veracco said no one at Monday night’s meeting though the district should close all of its schools. Parents have the right to keep their children home or take them out of school, he said.

Veracco said he will seek an appeal from the state in hopes of avoiding having to make up the lost school day, which would pose transportation problems for the district.

He also thanked local and regional law enforcement for helping the district "navigate this most difficult situation."

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