Classes canceled after threats made against suburban Chicago school

BENSENVILLE, Ill. (CBS) -- Fenton High School in Bensenville canceled classes on Friday after threats were made against the school.

School officials said students and staff were evacuated, and "everyone is safe." 

The school will remain closed until an investigation is completed. 

This threat comes the same week a school staff member was fired after accusations of inappropriate conduct. 

Fenton Community High School District 100 Supt. James Ongtengco issued this letter to parents Friday:

This morning, we made the decision to cancel all classes and extra-curricular activities after receiving a threat to bring harm against the school and a school official.

It is truly unfortunate that recent discussions and disagreements within our community have escalated to alarming levels. 

As Superintendent, it is my utmost priority to ensure the safety and security of all of our students and staff. Threats of any kind, whether verbal or physical, have absolutely no place in our community. They not only undermine the values of respect and compassion that we strive to uphold but also create an environment of fear and anxiety.

I implore all members of our community to pause and reflect on the consequences of your words and actions. Disagreements are natural, and healthy discourse is essential for growth and progress. However, it is imperative that we engage in these conversations with civility, empathy, and mutual respect.

Let us come together as a community to reaffirm our commitment to kindness, understanding, and unity. By working together, we can overcome challenges and build a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

Thank you for your cooperation.

The school has not confirmed whether the incidents are connected. 

Police documents were leaked on social media, laying out sexual abuse allegations between a high school teacher and students. The staff member was first on administrative leave after the document was leaked.

The school board addressed the leak, but the document has not been confirmed with Bensenville police. The document accuses the staff member of having a sexual relationship with multiple students dating back to at least 2016.