BY JEFF CHUDZINSKINorth Country This Week

MASSENA -- Massena Central School saw an increased police presence on Oct. 30 after a reported weapons threat was made on one of the district's buses one day earlier.

Massena Central School officials addressed the situation in a message to parents shortly after the incident was reported. 

According to school officials, a student on a bus reported the incident to high school administration, saying another student pointed to his book bag while telling a third student "not to come to school tomorrow."

"The student reported this situation as a possible threat to the school community. The high school administration immediately notified our school SRO," officials wrote. 

The school resources officer and Massena Village Police Department investigated the incident and concluded it was not a threat, school officials said. 

"As at least one student bystander witnessed this exchange, it is expected that some may have fear about reporting to school tomorrow. Although it has been deemed not to be a threat, there will be additional police presence at our schools to ensure the safety of all," school officials said. 

Administrators also praised the student who reported the situation in their message. 

"The student who reported the situation to administration is to be commended. This student heard something and said something. This student’s courageous action allowed the school administration, the SRO and law enforcement to do their job to investigate," school officials wrote.