A school has launched an investigation after a kindergartner brought booze-infused Jell-O shots and gave them to classmates.
The classmates were checked out by medical experts to make sure they were all right.
A Pennsylvania kindergartener shared alcoholic Jell-O shots with at least three other students at school, the Greater Johnstown School District says.
It is unclear how much alcohol the students ingested and whether the child knowingly brought alcoholic drinks to school.…
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But a comment at Not the Bee seemed to vocalize the question many were asking: “Yo, mom and dad, where you at on this one??”
The scenario developed at Johnstown Elementary School in western Pennsylvania.
“Out of an abundance of caution,” explained Supt. Amy Arcurio in the report, “Emergency Medical Servcies (EMS) were called to assess and transport the students to a local hospital for appropriate medical care.”
Arcurio’s message to parents explained when school staff found out, “immediate action was taken,” with students being taken to the nurse’s office, then hospital.
“We are currently in possession of the jello cups and the matter is under investigation,” the statement said. “We are cooperating fully with local authorities to determine how the student came into possession of these items and to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff.”
Privacy laws don’t allow her to share “specific details,” she said.
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