I originally broke this story — on my way to Washington, D.C. for the Conservative Political Action Conference.
- I identified the middle school student (Frank Seale Middle School) from a parent’s text message here: http://www.elliscountyobserver.com/?p=12225
- Why wasn’t Franke Seale MS locked down during this incident: http://www.elliscountyobserver.com/?p=12221
- This incident shows the reason that teachers and staff ought to be trained to carry guns to school: http://www.elliscountyobserver.com/?p=12222
The biggest question of all of this is: why hasn’t the TV media or even the Waxahachie Daily Light/Midlothian Mirror reported this? Why the cover-up?
Here’s the letter that was sent from FSMS principal Dee Arterburn, who probably has experienced her biggest test of leadership in her career (she’s my former economics teacher at Midlothian High School. She’s open for scrutiny just like the rest of the public sector, but she really ought to be the one running MISD.)
Please note that Mrs. Arterburn, FSMS principal, sent a parent letter (see below) home today with all students regarding the incident. Understand, this situation was handled accordingly and parents have been notified within a timely manner.
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February 17, 2010Dear FSMS Parents:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you about an incident that occurred at Frank Seale Middle School yesterday afternoon.
Thanks to a responsible student and the quick action of our campus school resource officer and staff, we confiscated a handgun from a student. The Midlothian Police Department was immediately contacted and the student was taken into custody.
Because the federal law requires the protection of student privacy, I am not at liberty to share further details. I appreciate your understanding of the confidential nature of these types of situations regarding children who are minors.
Please rest assured that the safety of your child on our campus is our number one priority. Talk to your child about the importance of informing an adult about any action they may witness that threatens campus security. Working together, our staff and students can keep our school safe.
Finally, please feel free to call me at 972-775-6145 or email dee_arterburn@midlothian-isd.net if you have any questions or concerns you want to share.
Sincerely,
Dee Arterburn
Principal
The Midlothian Observer 
First off, let me say that, before you post anything on your insignificant webpage..make sure your links are actually functional. Secondly, I’m assuming that the reason that these incidents were not release to the media is an attempt to void off any negative attention. Obviously these incidents were, in fact, handled in the correct manner because of the lack of information that was available. Not because of any conspiracy or “cover up” to keep the details concealed, but merely that there was nothing to tell the media. Letters were sent out to the parents regarding the details of the incident, but why should anyone else be notified. Especially “reporters” like you who have nothing better to do than be pissed off that their high school education of 21 years has yet to offer any aid in finding a true notable story to report.