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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]updated letter:

Good afternoon Northwood community:
 
The purpose of this letter is to provide an update and clarity to the incidents that occurred at Northwood High School on Thursday, September 11, 2025. We recognize that additional information and conflicting information are in the community and media. For the initial information about the incidents, please click here for the 9/11/25 community letter.
 
I want to send tremendous praise and thanks to our students, staff, and families for a fantastic response to the serious incidents. We have received feedback from our partners in Montgomery County Police and MCPS security praising everyone in our community: our students' quick response and seriousness during the incidents, our staff’s knowledge of procedures and responsiveness to students, and our parents/caregivers for being vital partners in keeping the situation calm as we navigated. We sometimes find out how strong a community is when we go through challenges.
 
As a follow-up to our incident involving the airsoft gun (BB gun), please see these clarifying points:
The item found by Montgomery County police was an airsoft gun (BB gun). It was not a firearm, a ghost gun, or any type of device that fires a bullet. This was confirmed visually by Montgomery County police to administration during the incident. Please be mindful of media reports with headlines such as “gun found”.
During the police search, a bullet was found on another student. This information was shared with administration after the incident was finalized as part of the police investigation. This student was not in possession of the airsoft gun, did not possess a weapon, and the bullet was not connected with the airsoft gun. We recognize that police photos frame the two items together. They are not connected items. 
It is important to remind our entire school community that weapons of any kind — including firearms, airsoft/BB guns, knives, and any other objects that could be used to cause harm — are strictly prohibited on school property, at school-sponsored events, and on school transportation. This prohibition is clearly stated in MCPS policy and regulation, and the consequences for violations are outlined in the MCPS Student Code of Conduct. We take these matters very seriously and respond in accordance with district protocols to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
 
We recognize that any serious incident leaves both questions and real anxieties. Please do not hesitate to reach out with me with questions or needs for support at Jonathan_L_Garrick@mcpsmd.org [/quote]

I'm hearing that Dr. Garrick is not being honest in this update.[/quote]

Who are you hearing that from? What is he not being honest about?[/quote]

He’s lying when he says the BB gun and live round are not related. The BB gun was modified and could shoot live rounds. [/quote]

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