KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City charter school canceled classes Tuesday due to a social media threat, school leaders confirmed.
Early Tuesday morning, leaders at KIPP Kansas City learned of the threat to KIPP Legacy High School. The school is located near E. Truman Road and Winchester Avenue in east Kansas City.
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In a statement, school officials said they launched an investigation and contacted Kansas City police, who confirmed they are also investigating.
KIPP leaders did not disclose the nature of the social media threat.
The charter school said it decided to cancel class out of an abundance of caution.
However, KIPP plans to resume classes again on Wednesday with additional security measures. School leaders did not share any details on what extra security steps it will take.
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According to its website, KIPP Kansas City is part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools. It also has an elementary and middle school located at 18th Street and Prospect Avenue.