CHARLOTTE — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools sent a message to parents after a weapon was discovered on campus at Garinger High School Thursday.
The district says the east Charlotte high school was placed on a brief hold as a result.
CMS did not specify the type of weapon was found, but the district says it was quickly confiscated, and a student suspect was arrested.
“The safety and wellbeing of our students remains our highest priority,” Principal Shannon Clemons said in the message to Garinger High School families.
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Clemons says Garinger High School is collaborating with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and CMS Police to ensure the safety of all students.
According to district policy, possession of a weapon in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and carries serious consequences.
School counselors are available to support students who have questions or need assistance following the incident.
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