Four students at Harmony School of Innovation in San Antonio were taken to a hospital after ingesting gummies suspected of containing THC; five students reported symptoms but all were reported stable. Deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 12:30 p.m. call on Sept. 10 and are investigating how the edibles entered campus and who provided them. Harmony Public Schools reiterated a zero-tolerance policy for controlled substances and reminded parents to monitor children’s snacks, especially ahead of Halloween.
Four San Antonio Students Hospitalized After Eating Suspected THC Gummies; Investigation Underway
A group of Texas school students were taken to the hospital this week after they ingested what appeared to be marijuana gummies. (Stock image)Credit: Getty
Four students at a San Antonio charter school were taken to a hospital this week after ingesting gummies believed to contain THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis. The incident at Harmony School of Innovation prompted a police response and an ongoing investigation into how the edibles entered campus.
What Happened
Deputies with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office responded to Harmony School of Innovation — a public charter campus serving pre-K through 11 — after a report around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10. Local outlets News 4, KENS5 and KSAT reported that five students, ages 10 to 13, said they had eaten gummies suspected of containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). School staff called first responders and notified parents; four of the children were transported to a hospital as a precaution. Authorities later said all children were stable.
A view of Harmony School of Innovation in San Antonio, Texas.Credit: Google Maps
Investigation and Possible Charges
Deputy Joshua Hamby told reporters the case is still in the early stages. Investigators are working to determine who brought the gummies onto campus and whether an adult or another student supplied them. Hamby said authorities do not currently believe an adult intentionally tried to harm the children, but he added that adults who intentionally provide THC to minors could face criminal charges, including child endangerment, depending on the circumstances.
School Response and Safety Measures
Harmony Public Schools issued a statement saying staff prioritized students’ health and acted quickly to secure medical attention and notify families. The district reminded parents that THC and other controlled substances are banned on campus and noted school policy also prohibits students from sharing edible items. Harmony emphasized a zero-tolerance approach to prohibited substances.
Reminder to Parents
Deputy Hamby urged parents to monitor what their children are eating and to be especially vigilant with Halloween approaching, when attractive packaging and novelty edibles can increase the risk of accidental ingestion. Recreational marijuana remains illegal in Texas, and officials stressed the need for parental oversight and safe storage of any cannabis products in the home.
Note: The investigation is ongoing. Details may change as deputies continue to interview witnesses and review evidence.
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