New York School Tells Students To Leave Backpack At Home

A Hudson Valley school is instructing students to stop bringing backpacks to school.

This decision comes after scary situation at a local high school.

Bullet Found Inside Peekskill High School

The request comes after part of a bullet was found inside Peekskill High School on Monday.

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Peekskill schools Superintendent David Mauricio confirmed police, along with a K9, and school security staff searched the school.

At no point was there evidence of a firearm at the school, nor has the school received any threats," Mauricio wrote in a letter to the community, obtained by Hudson Valley Post. "Police have investigated the item and confirmed that it is not a complete bullet."

Students Told To Keep Bookbags At Home

In response, Peekskill High School students are being asked to keep their backpacks at home the rest of this academic year.

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"PHS students are encouraged to leave bookbags at home unless otherwise necessary for the remainder of the school year," Mauricio added.

A bookbag search was conducted on Tuesday for any students who brought a bookbag to school.

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For the remainder of the school year, security is being stepped up, and there will also be an increased law enforcement presence at the high school.

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