On September 24, staff at Arthur Middleton Elementary School were notified that a student, age 7, reportedly displayed a knife while riding the school bus. School administrators located the student and recovered the knife from the student’s backpack. The school resource officer initiated an investigation. While no threats were made toward others, the incident serves as a reminder that weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on school property. Parents and guardians should talk openly and repeatedly with their children about the dangers and consequences of bringing weapons to school, no matter the circumstances, and encourage their children to talk about any concerns they have.
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