A routine day at Discovery Intermediate School in Poinciana turned tense yesterday, when staff confiscated a knife from a student after getting a tip about a weapon on campus, according to the school’s principal. Administrators say the report was handled on-site that same day.
What officials said
According to ClickOrlando, the principal reported that school officials received a tip on Thursday that a student had a weapon on campus, and staff later found the student with a knife. The outlet shared a short video and brief write-up that did not clarify whether law enforcement responded or if any charges were pursued, leaving those details undisclosed for now.
Where it happened
Discovery Intermediate is an Osceola County public middle school serving grades 6 through 8. The district’s school-choice page lists Gary Dunn as the principal. District job postings list the campus at 5350 San Miguel Road in Poinciana, and the school’s homepage provides contact information for families along with campus news and updates.
Discipline and state law
Under the School District of Osceola County’s Code of Student Conduct, bringing a dangerous weapon onto school property is a serious offense that can lead to discipline up to and including expulsion and, when appropriate, referral to law enforcement. The Florida Department of Education notes that state statute treats knives as “weapons” for school purposes, while outlining limited exceptions that districts weigh when crafting their own policies.
What parents should know
Parents looking for official information or policy details are being directed to the Discovery Intermediate School website and the district’s Code of Student Conduct. Any further actions by the school or district, or new information from local media, are likely to appear there or in future public updates.
