Vaping Devices Containing THC Recovered from Elementary, Middle and High School Students: On November 5, a student at La Plata High School, age 16, was found to be in possession of a vaping device containing THC. On November 4, a vaping device containing THC was recovered from a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School. Also, two vaping devices were recovered from two students, ages 16 and 17, at Maurice McDonough High School, which tested positive for THC. On November 2, a 14-year-old student at Davis Middle School was found to be in possession of a vape with THC and an 8-year-old student at Barnhart Elementary School was in possession of a vape containing THC. In this case, the student cannot be charged in accordance with MD law due to age. Students in the other cases will be issued citations and face disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Charles County Public Schools code of student conduct. Parents are urged to speak with their children about the dangers of vaping and cannabis products, including the potential risks associated with substances that may contain unknown or ingredients.










