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Local school alerts families to THC vapes after 2 found on campus

Vandalia-Butler City Schools Start Date: September 3 (all grades)

Vandalia — Vandalia-Butler City Schools sent a message to families Thursday about THC vapes on campus.

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The message says local law enforcement conducted a sweep using a drug dog at Butler High School. During the search, they located two vapes containing THC, the school says.

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“We have been taking an aggressive approach to prevent drug use and to enforce discipline to the fullest,” the message said in part.

The school says they will he disciplining the students according to their code of conduct.

According to their high school student hand book, students may face assessment from a substance abuse counselor and limited access to co-curricular activities, athletics and student leadership positions. The hand book outlines a four level offense system that involves notifying parents and removing students from activities accordingly.

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