The Dubuque Community School District says 12 hours after learning of a threat, they are now confident in saying there is no credible threat to their schools.

"We will proceed with the high school activities scheduled for this weekend and, as a precaution, will have additional security and police officers present at those events," the district said in an email to staff and families in the district.

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The Dubuque Community School District has cancelled all classes throughout the district for February 23.

The cancellation comes after a threat late Thursday evening to Dubuque Senior High School, which they have not been able to confirm the credibility of.

After deciding to close Senior High School for the day, student and parent concerns, as well as a significant disruption created throughout the district, led to a decision to close all schools Friday.

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says the day will be made up at the end of the school year.

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Dubuque Community Schools have canceled classes at Senior High School on Friday. Feb. 23.

In a statement on the district's website, officials said it is due to "widespread reports on social media" of a possible shooting at Senior High School.

"While we have no credible information suggesting an actual threat exists, we are unable to completely rule it out. Because of this, the district has made the decision to cancel classes at Dubuque Senior High School on Friday, Feb. 23, out of an abundance of caution."

The district said it is working with the Dubuque Police Department to investigate the alleged threat.