ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Officials said a threat at Howard High School prompted increased police presence at the school on Monday, Dec. 10. The threat reportedly circulated on social media over the weekend.

Principal Nick Novak called the cause for concern a "post that specifically referenced a threat to Howard High," in an email to families Sunday night.

"At this time, we have not identified a specific credible threat," Novak wrote. "However, there will be an increased police presence at Howard High tomorrow in an abundance of caution as we continue to investigate the post and the individuals responsible."