A student at Gatesville High School was found with a prohibited item, according to an email that was sent out to parents. The email said the item was not a gun.
The district said that on Wednesday afternoon, the administration was told that a student had a prohibited weapon on campus - prompting a lockdown.
The student accused of having the weapon was found and detained by school officials. The item was not a firearm, but it was a prohibited item.
The principal applauded those who reported the information to administrators.
If you have additional questions, you can contact campus officials at 254-865-8281.
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