WALDORF, Md. — North Point High School officials are investigating the discovery of an ammunition magazine found outside the school’s football stadium, according to an email sent by Principal Daniel Kaple to parents and guardians on Friday. The magazine was found by a student during an after-school sports practice and was retrieved by the school’s resource officer (SRO).
In the email, Principal Kaple detailed that the student reported finding the magazine near a tree outside the stadium. The student then alerted a staff member, who contacted the SRO. Upon inspection, the SRO confirmed that the magazine contained two bullets. The discovery has prompted an investigation, with school officials reviewing video footage from a recent varsity football game, which drew significant traffic to the stadium the previous Thursday.
“At this time, our investigation into this matter is ongoing with the support of our SRO,” Kaple wrote. He noted that while it is unclear if the ammunition is related to the football game, the school is taking steps to ensure a thorough review.
North Point High School, like all schools in Charles County, follows strict guidelines prohibiting weapons and ammunition on school property. Kaple emphasized in his email that “weapons and ammunition of any kind are not permitted on school property, no matter the time of day.” Students found to be responsible for bringing such items on school grounds face disciplinary action in line with the Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) Code of Student Conduct and could also face police charges.
Parents and students are encouraged to report any additional information they may have related to the incident. Officer Cook, the school’s SRO, is leading the investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact school administrators or the officer directly. The school also highlighted the use of its “See Something, Say Something” online reporting tool, which allows for anonymous submissions of any suspicious or unsafe activities.
The safety and well-being of students and staff remain a top priority for North Point High School. “Thank you for your help in keeping our school community, students and staff safe,” Kaple concluded in his message. The school has not provided further updates regarding the investigation, but officials remain committed to ensuring the safety of the campus.
For now, North Point High School continues its efforts to determine how the ammunition magazine ended up on school grounds and to prevent any potential safety threats.
