(KAIR)--No lock-down is reported, but a strong presence of law enforcement was noted Thursday morning at the Horton High School.

Horton Police Chief John Calhoon tells MSC News that was due to what he calls “precautionary measures,” although “there was no substantiated criminal threat” following an investigation.

Patrons of USD 430 received a text message Wednesday night confirming that a threat had been received but that the situation had been addressed.

USD 430 Superintendent Jason Cline released a statement Thursday afternoon, saying that district administration Wednesday evening were “notified of a rumor of a threat toward Horton High School,” adding that “proper authorities were contacted which included the Horton Police Department and the Brown County Sheriff’s Office.  Law enforcement conducted an investigation of the rumor.” 

In the statement, he said “the extra police presence was to reinforce that USD 430 takes all threats and/or rumors seriously,” and that “USD 430 holds the safety and well-being of our students in highest regard.”

The law enforcement presence apparently did not deter a visit from United States Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to the school.

According to a press release issued by her office, the Kansas Republican met with students who are participating in a 14-week financial education competition which “pairs individual members of Congress and financial capability programming with public schools in every congressional district nationwide to teach middle and high school students about saving, investing, and government.”

The national top 10 teams will be recognized at an awards reception in Washington, D.C. on June 13.