January 30, 2023: A Claxton Elementary School (CES) student brought a non-functioning, plastic BB gun to school. It was discovered when the student removed it from his pocket and showed a classmate who reported it to the teacher. The teacher immediately notified administration who responded and confiscated the BB gun. Student discipline was administered, and the matter has been turned over to law enforcement. At no time were students or faculty in danger.
Weapons of any kind are prohibited in schools, and we encourage everyone to report any safety concerns immediately. Evans County Charter School System encourages parents to have conversations about the seriousness of school safety and the importance of speaking up when anything seems out of line. Threatening messages, actions, and/or possessions will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.