[Volcano_Vista_HS] Message from the Principal: Student Incident

Dear Parents:
 
A Volcano Vista HS student was arrested last night, August 25th. The police report indicates that he told police officers that he had a weapon in his car with the intention of retaliation from a fight the previous day.
 
Please rest assured that the weapon was not on campus as the car was impounded before he was able to get to school.  He has not given any details about the previous fight.  There was not a fight on campus.  The investigation will continue with APS Police and APD.
 
Of course, we take these incidents very seriously and we have a school safety plan in place to help us deal with them. The student involved in this incident will be dealt with appropriately by the school officials and may face criminal charges as well. Students who bring weapons to school face a hearing for long-term suspension up to expulsion. Schools do have jurisdiction on the way to and from school.
 
Again, the safety and security of Volcano Vista students are always of the utmost importance. If you or your student hears of any incident of this type where you believe a student may be bringing or have a weapon at the school, we ask that you notify a school official immediately. If someone is in immediate danger, you should call police or dial 911 right away.  We will be reminding students of our crime stoppers program. Students and parents may call 843-STOP, text APD at 274637 with their information or visit www.crimestoppersnm.org.
 
Thanks for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your student's assistant principal or me.
 
This letter will also be printed to be taken home by at the end of the school day on August 27.
 
Thank you,
 
Yvonne Garcia

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