>>>Salem Community High School Superintendent Brad Detering and Salem Police Chief Sean Reynolds are saying the majority of students attended class Thursday following online statements indicating a threat of violence at the school.

Salem Police and Marion County Sheriff’s deputies had an elevated presence at the school Thursday that will continue Friday.

A joint investigation is ongoing into the social media posts but authorities say there is still no reliable evidence indicating an actual threat.

Officials have noted some claims have been shared online as truth, when in fact they have not been verified and are only hearsay.

One such case involved a student who admitted to sending out false information despite it being debunked by multiple police organizations as a nationwide hoax.

In cases where the spreading of admittedly false information has disrupted the education process, SCHS will implement its discipline code.

There are, however, no criminal charges pending at this time.

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>>>An increased police presence will continue Friday at Mt. Vernon Township High School in response to an implied threat on social media Wednesday.

According to school officials, things went well Thursday at the school, and that in cooperation with both city and county law enforcement, they have continued investigating the threatening SNAPCHAT posts.

Authorities and school officials have interviewed multiple students/families at the school and at student residences and have not found any direct or credible threats for MVTHS.

However, they are taking extra precautions such as increased supervision and police presence that will be noticeable as students go to school Friday.

Both school officials and law enforcement emphasize their commitment to keeping students safe, stating the safety of students and staff is of the utmost importance to the community.