Published Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 | 3:32 p.m.
Updated Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011 | 3:58 p.m.
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Clark County School District Police arrested two Mojave High School students and a teacher Thursday after finding a handgun in a backpack, officials said.
Lt. Roberto Morales said officers received an anonymous tip at 9:15 a.m. about a gun on campus. Officers investigating found a 9-millimeter handgun in a backpack and confiscated the weapon.
Police learned a female teacher knew about the handgun, but didn't alert authorities, Morales said.
The teacher, whose name has not been released, was arrested and charged with child endangerment for her "lack of actions," Morales said.
Two juveniles were arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon on school property and possession of an unregistered firearm, Morales said. One student had apparently given the other student the gun, he said.
A third student, who is considered an adult at age 18, is being investigated for involvement but has not been arrested, police said.
Morales said the students' intent remains unclear, but so far the investigation hasn't identified any gang-related or bullying motives.
The two students were booked into the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center, police said.
Police arrested the students without interruption at Mojave High School, Morales said. The school was not under lockdown.
Mojave High School is Rattler Nation, but really it’s home to underdogs.
Minutes from the Nellis Air Force Base the school is nestled near Commerce Street and West Ann Road, an area littered with foreclosed homes.
The school is attended by many students who are underprivileged or at-risk. After Mojave failed to meet No Child Left Behind standards it became one of five Clark County Schools determined to do a 180.
In order to make the turnaround a reality, Mojave has implemented new faculty, extended the school day by 20 minutes and is geared towards boosting school spirit.
“The problem we have right now is that our children aren’t proud of their own school,” Mojave principal Antonio Rael explained an August interview. “When our children begin to take pride in our school, our community will follow.”
- Year built:
- 1997
- Mascot:
- Rattle Snake
- Principal (Year Hired):
- Antonio Rael (2001)
- School motto:
- “Promoting Achievement, Creating Success”
- Mission Statement:
- “The Mission of the Mojave High School Community is to provide a safe learning environment that will empower students to develop excellence, pride, respect, and skills necessary for future success.”
- Enrollment:
- Approximately 2,000
- School Report Card:
- 2010-2011
Compiled by Gregan Wingert
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