LISBON -- State police say an investigation has revealed that reports of threatening posts made on social media regarding Lisbon Central School are unfounded, but will continue a routine presence at the district.

“On January 26, 2018, at approximately 2:30 p.m., State Police responded to Lisbon Central School for a report of possible threatening posts made on social media,” a state police said in an emailed response. “The reported threat has been unfounded. State Police will continue a routine presence at the school district as we have in the past, as well as at all the other school districts in the area.”

An announcement posted on the school’s Facebook page caused concern for some parents, who have heard rumors swirling, but Superintendent Patrick Farrand says the message was intended to inform and debunk the hearsay regarding the matter.

Farrand said the district notified police after reports from several students that comments, which could potentially be interpreted as harassing or threatening in nature, were being made on social media.

“We take these reports from students seriously and have contacted police to look into the matter. At this time there doesn’t appear to be any credible threat, but we would always rather be safe than sorry," he said.

Farrand said parents were notified though mass emails in an attempt to keep the public updated, but the investigation is now in the hands of the state police.