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JCPS Principal: Student brings gun, marijuana to school

Principal Mike Kelly said the gun was never used in a threatening manner, and they will be disciplined according to the Student Support and Intervention Handbook.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A student brought a gun and marijuana to school according to a Jefferson County Public School principal.

In a letter to parents, Valley High School Principal Mike Kelly said two students saw a "suspicious bag" and told their teacher. JCPS Security searched the bag and found the gun and marijuana. 

Kelly said the gun was never seen or used in a threatening manner, and the student will be disciplined according to the Student Support and Intervention Handbook.

Kelly then commended the students who said something, saying they followed the "see something -- say something" rule.

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