SPRING, Texas — An investigation is underway after two teachers in a Texas school district were accused of giving elementary school students stickers believed to be sleeping aids.
The Spring Independent School District confirmed that the teachers were immediately removed from their classrooms and placed on administrative leave. The Spring ISD Police Department is currently investigating the allegations.
Lisa Luviano’s daughter brought home a sticker with a starry-night design on September 24. Luviano says her daughter told her other students also received the sticker. Alarmed, Luviano took the sticker to the school the following day and filed a report, insisting that criminal charges be considered if the allegations were true.
Nearly two weeks passed without a formal notification from the school, which caused concern among parents. Luviano eventually informed other parents by sending a mass text. Najla Abdullah, one of the parents, questioned her 4-year-old son and found that he, too, had received a similar sticker. Abdullah said her child described it as “a storm with clouds, a star, and the moon.”
As more parents became aware, many called the school and reported the incident to Child Protective Services. Some parents even took their children to the hospital for checks.
Abdullah said her son has had trouble sleeping ever since, a symptom that Luviano said she also observed in her daughter.
Two weeks after Luviano’s initial report, the district issued a formal statement confirming the allegations. The district expressed its concern and stated that the teachers were placed on administrative leave pending the investigation. A spokesperson assured that the district takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and is committed to maintaining a safe environment for students.
The delayed response from the district drew criticism from parents, including Luviano, who voiced frustration over the lack of communication. “It took them two weeks, and now they are finally saying something. All the parents are here. We want answers,” she said. Parents gathered outside the school to confront district officials on Tuesday.
The two staff members involved have not been publicly identified. Parents are now questioning how long this may have been happening and whether the issue extends beyond the stickers.
Luviano expressed her disappointment, saying her trust in the teacher had been shattered. “Who is guilty for this? Who was doing this to our kids?” she asked, noting concerns about the long-term side effects of whatever substance the stickers may contain. Parents and officials are calling for a thorough investigation and accountability.
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