OXFORD, Ohio (WXIX) – Family members of Talawanda Middle School students are upset over what they’re calling a lack of communication from the district.
Two students attempted to sell marijuana at Talawanda Middle School during the school day, according to an Oxford Police Department report.
“I just feel like they really should have notified parents so parents could then talk to the kids about, ‘You know, we know this happened and you understand the dangers of one time is sometimes all it takes,’” explained a family member of a Talawanda student. “I just feel like they need to keep hearing that and without parents knowing that was on school grounds, a lot of kids are just going on with life not even hearing anything about it.”
The police report says on Nov. 6, the pair of 13-year-old students were cited for possession of a controlled substance and released to their parents.
Officers found marijuana, a THC vape and a cell phone after searching a black fanny pack, the police report shows.
Talawanda Local Schools confirmed for FOX19 NOW there is an investigation into the students’ conduct, but they cannot comment on an open investigation.
The family member said they only found out about what happened because of a social media post.
“A lot of people aren’t on Facebook, myself included,” said the family member of a Talawanda student. “My son sent it to me and that’s how I found out about it because he was livid. I just feel like there are probably many, many families out there who don’t even know at this point that this has happened.”
Talawanda Schools also said the district does not typically put a statement out regarding student infractions and student discipline.
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