Students at Windham Middle School and Windham Early Childhood Center will have no school on Wednesday.
Investigators said the alleged allegation of a threat was fabricated and not true. "This incident was isolated and only one juvenile was responsible for this incident," police said in a release.
The juvenile was arrested for interfering with police and filing a false report, according to police.
"Thank you to the students and parents who alerted authorities as soon as the threat was made. We are saddened and concerned by this pattern of threats which has disrupted our community. Once again, we encourage you to talk with your child about the implications of using social media responsibly," school officials said in a statement.
Last week, a juvenile was arrested after a threat was made against the same school.
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Willimantic Police said that threat appeared to be a hoax and it was not as viable as it was originally considered.
According to school officials, the school district is using Wednesday to meet with the police department, social services and parent leaders to address the matter and take action. They also plan to meet with teachers.
All of the other schools in town will have normal classes on Wednesday. The middle school after school family art show has been postponed, school officials said.
The Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Garcia is having open office hours on Wednesday night for anyone who wants to talk about the incidents. You can call her office to make an appointment.
She is also having a coffee and conversation event at Windham Center School at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.
