March 11, 2021
Brookings-Harbor High School families,
This afternoon, an Airsoft-style replica toy gun was found on the front lawn area of the high school on Pioneer Road. The toy gun was meant to look like a black pistol and had the neon orange safety cap removed from the muzzle. It was reported to Brookings Police Department who investigated and determined it to be a toy gun, and not a genuine weapon. The owner of the property has not been determined.
I would like to remind all of our students and their families that both weapons and items that appear to be weapons are not allowed on our campus.
- “Students shall not bring, possess, conceal or use a weapon on or at district property, activities under the jurisdiction of the district or interscholastic activities administered by a voluntary organization.” (BHSD Policy JFCJ).
- “Replicas of weapons, fireworks, and pocket knives are also prohibited by Board policy. Exceptions to the district’s replicas prohibition may be granted only with prior principal approval for certain curriculum or school-related activities. Prohibited weapons, replicas of weapons, fireworks, and pocket knives are subject to seizure or forfeiture.” (BHSD Policy JFCJ)
Thank you for your cooperation to help keep our school community safe. If you have any questions or information about this incident, please email me.
Yours in Service,
DeAnne Varitek, Principal