District 196 high schools are closed Tuesday because the district was made aware of “potential online threats against” high schools in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools, the school district announced.
Eastview, Eagan, Rosemount and Apple Valley high schools are all closed, said the district’s message sent shortly after 7:15 a.m., while students were at or on their way to school.
“We are working with local law enforcement,” the message said. “Out of an abundance of caution, schools will be closed today. We are acting with safety as our first priority by canceling schools today to allow law enforcement to fully investigate this situation.”
Students who were at school were sent away and buses took them home.
The school district said it would provide more information later Tuesday morning.
Elementary and middle schools remain in operation, including Dakota Hills Middle School, which shares a building with Eagan High School.
