LIVONIA (WWJ) – Two fifth graders at Grand River Academy in Livonia were taken to the hospital on Monday after eating a marijuana edible.
The mother of a student at the school says on Facebook her 11-year-old son ate a THC-infused gummy that a friend gave to him. She says he thought he was just eating candy.
Krystle Hall shared a letter the principal sent to families, which says the student brought “a banned item” to school and shared it with a classmate. The letter says both students will be disciplined, but she says her son didn’t do anything wrong.
Hall says when she got to the hospital, authorities told her that a police report would not be filed because they’re kids.
Police did tell her, though, that Child Protective Services would be called.
There was a similar incident in Genesee County late last month, when kindergartners ate THC gummies, sending several of them to the hospital.
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This is the second time in less than a month Grand River Academy has been in the headlines, after a kindergartner brought a Jose Cuervo margarita mix to class and shared the alcoholic beverage with four other students.
School officials said at the time all five students who drank the alcohol were physically unharmed.
In the aftermath of that incident, parents told WWJ the onus is on other parents to tell their kids what's right at wrong.
"If your child knows what it is, nothing wrong with it - but they should know not to touch it," one mother said. "That it's not for kids."
Grand River Academy Principal Ralph Garza said in Monday's letter it’s important for parents to talk to their kids about things like alcohol and marijuana.
“Keeping our school community healthy remains one of our highest priorities. Through honest, open conversations we hope to create a space where every student feels heard, seen and has the wisdom to do the right thing always,” the letter said. “We recognize the role our parents play in this process is critical. Together, we can encourage our scholars to make safe and smart choices.”
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