NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans high school will be closed Thursday, Nov. 14 following a threat made on social media. On Wednesday, Nov. 13, officials with Sophie B. Wright High School posted to Facebook that students do not have to report to school out of an abundance of safety. Jeffery Vappie now the center of another investigation involving the mayor "We are aware of the posts on social media involving our school community. Please be assured that we are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to ensure our students and staff's safety," said school officials. They add that Thursday has been designated as a professional development day for staff. Baton Rouge teens arrested after St. John Parish police chase with alleged stolen vehicle Classes are set to resume on Friday, Nov. 15. "Our primary goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students and staff,"said school officials. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Senate Judiciary Republican ‘absolutely’ wants to see Ethics report on Gaetz How does the Senate confirmation process work? LSP: Child, man killed in murder-suicide after pursuit in Ascension Parish Ben Franklin High School club travels around the world to save sea turtles La Niña winter predicted: Here's where we could see more snow