Post said SLO County students were ‘drugged’ at school. District says it’s a lie
An anonymous Facebook post claimed that students in the Paso Robles school district were “found drugged in the bathrooms” — but the school district said the allegation is untrue.
“This claim is false,” the district said in a news release on Thursday night. “No such incident has occurred.”
The post was shared anonymously on Thursday on at least one Paso Robles Facebook page.
“Don’t be surprised when an OVERDOSE occurs at the PRHS!” it read, accusing students of regularly distributing drugs on campus.
The post further alleged that students have been found drugged in the school bathrooms and accused school officials of not responding.
But the school district is wholly disputing the claims, and it urged families to avoid sharing unverified claims.
“We understand that anonymous social media posts can generate concern, particularly when they involve student safety,” the release said. “However, sharing unverified information contributes to unnecessary fear and spreads harmful misinformation. We strongly encourage our community to rely on official District communication channels for accurate and up-to-date information.”
What does the district do to curb illegal activity on campus?
Aside from disputing misinformation, the school district also shared its protocols for investigating illegal activity on campus, and holding students accountable for any violations that may occur.
According to the release, the district partners with the Paso Robles Police Department and has a school resource officer from the department stationed at Paso Robles High School.
The district said discipline for illegal conduct among students is handled by both the police and the school site.
“Incidents are addressed in partnership with law enforcement, and PRPD issues citations in accordance with applicable laws,” the release said. “Students found to be in possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol also face disciplinary action aligned with District policy.”
The district added that school bathrooms are equipped with vape detectors, and said police conduct random monthly drug searches at the middle and high school campuses.
The district said it takes reports seriously — but often can’t share details of the reports or investigations due to privacy laws.
The release encouraged students and families to report their concerns directly to school administrators, or to use the tip line for anonymous reports at individual campuses.
“Every report submitted is taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and followed up on as appropriate,” the release said. “Reporting concerns through official channels ensures they can be investigated and addressed.”
It continued: “Posting anonymously on social media does not allow for follow-up or resolution.”
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