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A threat of violence at Ithaca High School prompted more than 800 students in the district to stay home from school Thursday.Ithaca Police increased their presence at the school in response to escalating racial tensions.
Last week, fights broke out between white and black students after a group came to school dressed in camouflage.
Ithaca High School held two student forums to discuss the issues and will hold more in the future.