Cedar Rapids school, activities canceled Monday because of social media threat

CEDAR RAPIDS — All schools, day care and athletic activities are canceled Monday for staff and students in the Cedar Rapids Community School District because of a social media threat.

In an email to families and staff Sunday evening, district officials declared an all campus closure for the safety of all students and staff. More information will be provided to the public Monday afternoon, according to the email.

An investigation into the threat is being conducted by the Cedar Rapids Police Department, state public safety agencies and the FBI.

“We understand that the news of school closure due to a threat made on social media by an unidentified person may concern you. We assure you that the safety and well-being of our students, staff and community is paramount to us,” district officials said in the email.

Staff who work at the Educational Leadership and Support Center — the district’s offices — are still expected to report to work Monday.

Staff working in school buildings — including administrators, teachers, secretaries, custodians and daycare workers — are not allowed to enter the buildings Monday.

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