By Marla Jones, Managing Editor & Zach Hester, Reporter (Photo by al.com)

RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Plainview School and DeKalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett have made statements regarding a potential threat at the school on Monday, February 3.

UPDATE: Barnett delivered a new statement on Tuesday regarding the threat.

"[On] Monday morning, the school administration and I issued a statement out of an abundance of caution due to some statements that had been allegedly made.

Upon investigation, we had complete confidence in the safety of our students at school today but did want to make a statement for the parents and community. Once again, we determined students were at no risk to attend school as a regular toy schedule. We want to reiterate that student and campus safety is paramount and we will always err on the side of safety and caution."

Initial statements included below:

Plainview School stated: Parents and community: It has been brought to the Plainview administration's attention that there have been rumors and allegations of a potential threat made towards Plainview High School for today, February 3, 2020. The school and district administration in cooperation with local and county law enforcement have worked diligently to review and conduct an investigation into the matter and do not believe there is any present danger. However, we take any and all concerns seriously as student, faculty and community safety is a primary concern. To facilitate safety and alleviate concerns, we will have an increased presence of security on campus as we follow a regular school day schedule.

Barnett stated: We believe that all is safe and secure we want to make the following statement regarding an allegation surrounding Plainview School this morning.

It has been brought to the Plainview administration's attention that there have been rumors and allegations of a potential threat made towards Plainview High School for today, February 3, 2020. The school and district administration in cooperation with local and county law enforcement have worked diligently to review and conduct an investigation into the matter and do not believe there is any present danger. However, we take any and all concerns seriously as student, faculty and community safety is a primary concern. To facilitate safety and alleviate concerns, we will have an increase presence of security on campus as we follow a regular school day schedule.