Dear Sto-Rox Parents/Guardians,
We would like to inform you about two incidents this morning at the Junior/Senior High School. While concerning, these incidents confirm this year’s newly-implemented security systems are working. The district’s highest priority is keeping students and staff safe.
Here is what happened:
A teacher found a weapon in a student’s backpack at a security checkpoint. Security was present, and the teacher followed our emergency procedures by calling administration to the checkpoint. Administration contacted police who responded immediately. Administration and security intervened, and the student and their family were interviewed by police. The student was sent home.
Shortly after this, a teacher found a weapon in another child’s belongings at a security checkpoint. The teacher confiscated the weapon, and an administrator interviewed the child, who was sent home.
In both cases, our safety and security procedures kept students and staff safe today. The district will remain vigilant; training will continue to ensure everyone is as safe at school. We would also like to remind parents and guardians that students cannot have weapons in school. We must all do our part to keep Sto-Rox schools safe for every learner and teacher.
We encourage anyone with concerns to reach out to the administration.
Sincerely,
Megan Marie Van Fossan, M.A. M.Ed.
Superintendent