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Dozens of Mich. schools close amid threats, rumors
FLINT, Mich. (AP) - The Connecticut school massacre and doomsday scenarios based on the Mayan calendar have prompted the closing of dozens of Michigan schools for the rest of the year.
Many schools in Michigan were scheduled to have their last day of classes before the holiday break on Friday. But districts in Genesee and Lapeer counties posted announcements Wednesday evening canceling classes for Thursday and Friday.
Lapeer Community Schools says there have been numerous rumors circulating in the district and in nearby communities about potential threats.
WWJ-AM reports after-school extracurricular events, programs, sports and practices are also being canceled. Some other Michigan districts also canceled classes.
Friday is supposedly when ancient Mayans prophesized the end of the world. Stepped-up police patrols are planned at some Detroit-area schools.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
Students leave Grand Blanc High School following an alleged gun threat that turned out to be a hoax on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012 in Grand Blanc, Mich. Despite officials claims that rumors of gunshots at Grand Blanc High School were all a hoax, a steady stream of students were being pulled out of school Wednesday afternoon. (AP Photo/Flint Journal, Griffin Moores)
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