Some parents opted to keep their children home from school Thursday after the Bethlehem Central School District received its third threat of violence within about a 24-hour period.

Bethlehem Police received a phone call Wednesday night threatening gun violence. Police said they are working with federal and state law enforcement to investigate the threats, which they said have come from the same number.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact police at 518-439-9973.

The situation has unnerved parents.

Ray Kimmelblatt said half of her neighborhood decided not to send their children to school.

She said her son Spencer just started 10^th grade and loves it so far, but he said he was very anxious to come to school and decided to keep him home.

“It’s terrifying. I think we have a gun crisis in our country. I think we have a mental health crisis, and our kids are riddled with anxiety and as a parent, it’s absolutely terrifying,” she said.

Superintendent Jody Monroe said in a message to families that the district is working closely with the Bethlehem Police Department to identify the source of the threats. The district is committed to providing as much information as possible.

“In times like these, the support of our community is vital, and I thank you for your continued cooperation. We also ask that everyone be mindful of what is shared on social media, as misinformation can spread quickly,” she said.

She said that the increased police presence in and around the school will continue on Friday.

On Tuesday night, the district received a call by someone who said they would “shoot up Bethlehem High School.” Police swept the high school early Wednesday morning.

Later Wednesday, the Bethlehem Police Department notified the district that it received a threat targeting outdoor activities at the high school at 5:30 p.m. The district suspended all sports practices and activities as of 4:30 p.m.

The lockdown was lifted around 6:15 p.m.