Pennsylvania school leader arms students with rocks in case of a shooting: report
March 24, 2018 by admin
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The superintendent of a school district in Schuylkill County, Pa., has told lawmakers his students protect themselves against potential shooters with rocks, according a report from WNEP-TV.
In a testimony to the House Education Committee last week in Harrisburg, Blue Mountain School District Superintendent Dr. David Helsel said every classroom closet is equipped with a five-gallon bucket of river stone. He said his schools all undergo routine drills for active shooter situations, but if a teacher decides to lockdown a classroom, the rocks will be available if a shooter gets inside.
“At one time I just had the idea of river stone, they’re the right size for hands, you can throw them very hard and they will create or cause pain, which can distract,” said Helsel.
Helsel stated the rocks are seen as a last resort.
Read more about the reaction to Helsel’s school safety plan at WNEP’s website.
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Wilborn P. Nobles III is an education reporter based in New Orleans. He can be reached at wnobles@nola.com or on Twitter at @WilNobles.
