Peaceful day at Schaumburg school despite threat

Addams Junior High in Schaumburg was open and uneventful today despite another "vague and nonspecific threat" found written on a bathroom stall.

The school day has ended without incident, Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 spokeswoman Terri McHugh said.

The threat made reference to something happening at school today, but a police investigated determined it was likely a hoax, so school officials decided to keep school open, Principal Steve Pearce said in a letter to parents.

A nearly identical situation occurred just last week at Addams. The school remained open but about 350 students -- about half of Addams' enrollment -- stayed home.

Today, only about 100 students were absent, McHugh said.

There are no classes scheduled for Friday or Monday in District 54.