In a letter sent to parents, interim principal Nachelle Scott said a student at Woodcreek Middle School was charged by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office with a third-degree felony after bringing the weapon from home “to protect himself because of a disagreement among friends.”

“In adolescence, it is common for there to be disagreements among friends. Please encourage your children to tell a trusted adult if they are ever worried about a situation so that we can help them resolve their concern appropriately. When necessary, we work in partnership with law enforcement for the safety and well-being of everyone.”