A student brought a handgun to Lexington’s Tates Creek Middle School Thursday, principal Kelly Sirginnis told families in a message.
“While the student possessing this item had no intent of harming their classmates or staff, dangerous weapons are strictly prohibited at school,” Sirginnis said. “The item was quickly removed by the Fayette County Public Schools Police Department and appropriate disciplinary, legal and supportive action was taken.”
“The situation was resolved within 10 minutes of the initial report. All students and staff are safe,” Sirginnis said…