Bridgeport Public Schools are prepared to reopen Monday with wht they say are comprehensive measures to ensurethe safety and well-being of students and staff. This comes after Friday’s closure due to a threat last week.

Students in Bridgeport are returning to school on Monday after a string of recent threats prompted a school delay, an early dismissal and a closure last week. As they return to school, the district is taking steps to make sure everyone feels safe.

Bridgeport Exempted Village School District is offering free breakfast and lunch to all students this school year. Although breakfast has been free for several years at the school, students now also receive lunch for free.

A 13-year-old boy was charged with first-degree threatening after threatening several Bridgeport schools, according to Bridgeport spokesperson Tiadora Josef.

Students in Bridgeport are returning to school on Monday after a string of recent threats prompted a school delay, an early dismissal and a closure last week. As they return to school, the district is taking steps to make sure everyone feels safe.

In response to recent threats made towards the district, safety measures include a "strong police presence" at the schools and emergency response plans.

Bridgeport Public Schools are implementing enhanced safety measures as students and staff prepare to return to school on Monday, following a recent threat to schools in the state.