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Atlantic Middle School student brings weapons to school Friday

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August 31st, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic School District Superintendent Steve Barber, today (Friday), said a student with the Atlantic Middle School brought a backpack to school containing a knife and an unloaded BB gun. School Administrators were alerted and handled the situation according to school policy, which also involved contacting the Atlantic Police Department. Barber said “At no time was there a threat made toward my students and their safety.” The incident remains under investigation.