VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – On Friday, February 2nd a student at Washington Elementary brought an Air-Soft pellet gun to school. While on the playground, before school began, other students recognized the gun and immediately informed school staff members.

Principal Chad Lueck said the gun was immediately confiscated and the student was brought to the school office. He said we will continue to investigate this situation, along with support from our School Resource Officer Sean Hagen, and ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Superintendent Josh Johnson said, “I would like to commend the action of the students, staff, and School Resource Officer Sean Hagen for responding quickly and appropriately to this incident.” He said Valley City Public Schools places the safety of our students and staff first in all that we do in our district.  While we do not comment or disclose information about students, we will follow district policy in handling this situation.