PRINCIPAL: Ed Tech Brought Gun to Riverton School
An assistant teacher at Riverton Elementary School is on administrative leave for allegedly bringing a gun to school that students found sitting in the cafeteria.
Principal Nancy Kopak says the weapon was spotted inside a clear swim bag Wednesday morning that had been placed in the cafeteria. It it unclear whether the gun was loaded.
News 13 has been told that an ed tech - a long time staff member at the school - says she had no idea she brought the gun to the school.
As soon as kids spotted the gun, the ed-tech immediately removed the bag and gun from the school property. Superintendent Jim Morse says the gun was never handled by any kids and in no way was the safety of any student or staff member compromised.
Police were called in and the staff member who allegedly brought the gun to school was told to leave the property immediately until an investigation was completed.
The school is planning to send a letter home to parents Thursday detailing what happened.
WGME TV
An assistant teacher at Riverton Elementary School is on administrative leave for allegedly bringing a gun to school that students found sitting in the cafeteria.
Principal Nancy Kopak says the weapon was spotted inside a clear swim bag Wednesday morning that had been placed in the cafeteria. It it unclear whether the gun was loaded.
News 13 has been told that an ed tech - a long time staff member at the school - says she had no idea she brought the gun to the school.
As soon as kids spotted the gun, the ed-tech immediately removed the bag and gun from the school property. Superintendent Jim Morse says the gun was never handled by any kids and in no way was the safety of any student or staff member compromised.
Police were called in and the staff member who allegedly brought the gun to school was told to leave the property immediately until an investigation was completed.
The school is planning to send a letter home to parents Thursday detailing what happened.
WGME TV