VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach student is accused of bringing a weapon to school.
A spokesperson with Virginia Beach City Public Schools said staff at Kempsville High School discovered a student had a knife on campus on Wednesday.
No one was hurt but the student could face criminal charges.
Administrators are reminding families that weapons of any kind, even toys, are not allowed on school property.
School officials said the following message was sent to Kempsville families on Wednesday:
Good afternoon, Kempsville High School families--
I am writing with an important reminder on school safety. It was discovered that one of our students brought a knife onto school property today. The school’s administration, School Resource Officer and the Office of Security and Emergency Management have addressed this matter. The student will be disciplined according to the code of conduct and could face criminal charges.
We ask that you please remind your children that weapons of any kind, even toys, are not allowed on school property and can lead to serious consequences. As always, if students see or hear something concerning, they should report it immediately to the police or an adult.
Thank you for your continued support of Kempsville High School.