ATLANTA — A Centennial Academy middle school student faces possible discipline after school officials say they brought suspected marijuana edibles to campus.
In a letter to parents, the interim head of the school Tequila Lamar said the student brought the edibles to lunch and handed them out.
Lamar said administration "responded immediately" and worked closely with the school nurse, resource officer and parents involved to handle the situation. In an update, officials said that Grady Medical Services were called to campus to examine students who they suspect consumed the edibles. One student had to be taken to the emergency room, but was released the same day. All other students were cleared to go home, and their vital signs were stable, officials said.
Lamar said the situation will be investigated and disciplinary action will be taken according to the school's handbook and Atlanta Public Schools policies, which include consequences ranging from a 10-day suspension to expulsion.
"Please be assured that safety is of utmost priority at Centennial Academy," Lamar continued in the letter. "We will continue to work collaboratively to address this issue and to maximize safety on our campus in every way possible."
In the meantime, Lamar said counselors will be made available to students to process what happened. She also urged parents to talk with their kids about the dangers of drug use.
This is not the first time suspected edibles have been brought to school by a student. Last month, dozens of Sandtown Middle School students were hospitalized after eating treats passed around on Valentine's Day. After the Georgia Bureau of Investigation tested the treats, they confirmed two of them tested positive for traces of THC.
Five students were disciplined in that case.
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