Six students from Woolkfolk Middle School received medical treatment at a local hospital after ingesting THC-infused cannabis edibles while on campus of the local middle school.
Police Chief Terry Gann said it is an ongoing investigation as to how one student came into possession of the edibles.
“One of the students brought edibles to the school and passed them out to other students,” Gann said. “It got to a point when school officials contacted our department and advised us of what they suspected was going on.”
Upon arriving at the school, Gann said a few students were taken to a local hospital via an ambulance while his department transported some students. He said a parent took another student to the hospital as well.
“Their time at the hospital was more of an evaluation and monitoring the students before they were deemed safe to release,” Gann said. “However, those students were later taken to the juvenile detention center, where they were drug tested, testing positive for marijuana.”
Gann said the investigation continues as to how the student who brought the edibles to the school campus came into possession of the cannabis products.
“We have been reviewing video surveillance of local convenience stores to see if we can determine where he may have got them,” Gann said. “But have no evidence that any parents were aware of what was going on. We have no indication of parental involvement at this point.”
Superintendent Dr. Earl Watkins, with the Mississippi Achievement School District, released a statement to various news outlets that the district is aware of the incident.
“The matter is currently under investigation, and we are working in coordination with local authorities to determine the facts,” Watkins said. “As a district, we remain committed to the safety and well-being of our students and have taken proactive steps to educate families about products that may appear harmless but pose serious risks. We will continue to communicate with our community and share updates as appropriate.”
Gann said parents can be proactive by keeping a close eye on candy or other gummies that their children may have.
“Watch for candy in packages that they have never seen before,” Gann said. “If it is not a familiar package, inspect it. The edibles that adults buy are marked as well. Look for plain wrappers or anything that might look suspicious.”
According to the National Library of Medicine, it is possible to experience THC poisoning, which can cause impaired mobility, hallucinations, and vomiting.
