A 16-year old student at Stanley-Boyd High School is being referred to Clark County for charges after weapons and ammunition were found in a vehicle Thursday, May 7 in the parking lot at Stanley-Boyd High School.
“There as a .22 long rifle, a .22 handgun, and a BB gun,” Stanley Police Chief Lance Weiland said of the incident last week. Stanley Police searched the vehicle in coordination with school personnel after student tips indicated the possible present of weapons in the vehicle. The student’s name is being withheld due to their age.
“We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to the students that presented this concerning information to school staff,” Weiland said. “Their actions allowed for this matter to be swiftly investigated and for immediate action to be taken to rectify the situation within a very short amount of time. No additional information will be released regarding this matter at this time.”
Official school policy on weapons at Stanley-Boyd is contained in board policy 5772, which prohibits students from possessing, storing, making, or using weapons on school property, at school-sponsored events, or in district vehicles unless specifically authorized by the District Administrator.
Exceptions are allowed for Law enforcement personnel and certain former or off-duty officers, district-approved educational or presentation purposes such as Hunters’ Education courses, though working firearms and live ammunition are never permitted, and theatrical props used appropriately.
Under the policy students must immediately report suspected weapon violations to administrators or activity supervisors, providing as much detail as possible. Students meanwhile are instructed not to confront individuals possessing weapons, though staff may intervene if necessary to prevent harm.