Mitchell County Schools Closed Friday Due to Threat

The Mitchell County School system is closed today because of an online threat.

According to a press release from Superintendent Robert Adams, the school system is working with law enforcement and regular operations are expected to resume on Monday.

Here is a copy of the notice that was sent out early Friday morning:

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MITCHELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

The Mitchell County School System (MCSS) will be closed on Friday, April 6^th due to safety concerns because of a recent threat posted on the internet. School Administration is working with law enforcement and school is expected to resume on Monday, April 9^th at the regular time. Notification will be sent via of local news, school website and our school alert system. MCSS faculty and staff will not report to school.