Students at Southwestern Junior and Senior High Schools were dismissed early today because of a reported threat on school grounds.

According to Superintendent Brad Skertich, students were dismissed between 11 and 11:15 this morning after school officials were notified of a potential threat. The exact time the threat was made is unclear.

Police responded to the school and are continuing to investigate the incident. Details of the threat are not being released at this time. Skertich said an announcement will be made this evening regarding whether or not classes will resume on Thursday.

WSMI will have more on this story as information becomes available.