SABINA, Ohio — Students went home early from East Clinton High School and East Clinton Middle School in Sabina, Ohio on Friday after school officials said a verbal threat was made by a student.
The early dismissal was "out of an abundance of caution," according to Eric Magee, superintendent of the district.
"At no time was there an immediate danger to our students," Magee wrote in a statement released Friday afternoon.
Magee said school officials became aware of a verbal threat made by a student targeting the middle school building. The middle school was evacuated and the high school was placed on lockdown; once Clinton County Sheriff's Office officials arrived, Magee said the decision was made to send all students home "to ensure the building could be thoroughly searched."
No weapon was found anywhere on campus, Magee said.
The building has been cleared and all students went home safely. Sporting events scheduled to happen at the schools Friday evening will still happen, Magee said.
Police said a minor has been arrested and charged with inducing panic.
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