Rock Bridge Elementary School student found with BB gun in backpack

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Rock Bridge Elementary School student was found with a BB gun in their backpack before dismissal on Thursday, according to an email from a district spokeswoman.

Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark shared an email to ABC 17 News that was sent to parents following the incident.

“We were alerted to it when the student showed the item to another student and it was reported immediately to administration. The BB gun was confiscated, and we are taking appropriate disciplinary action. Columbia Public Schools Safety and Security was notified,” the email says.

The email also directed parents to a link on the district’s website that describes prohibited items.

“Please check your child’s backpack each day and make sure they are bringing to school only those items that belong there,” the email says.