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Parent gives class full of kids alcoholic Jell-O shots — the second such case in one month

Kindergartner Brings Booze-Infused Jell-O Shots to School, Three Students Consumed Them

In a bizarre turn of events, a Pennsylvania kindergartner recently brought spiked Jell-O shots to school and shared them with the class, resulting in at least three students consuming the alcohol-infused treats. This incident comes less than a month after a mother was arrested for a similar offense in Texas.

The Greater Johnstown School District in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, released a statement confirming that three kindergartners had ingested the contraband confections. The affected students were promptly taken to the nurse’s office for evaluation, and emergency medical services were called as a precaution.

Authorities are currently investigating how the young student obtained the small cups of alcohol-infused Jell-O, as the situation raises serious concerns about the safety and supervision of students within the school.

Alarming Trend of Booze-Infused Treats in Schools

Interestingly, this is not an isolated incident, as spiked Jell-O shots seem to be gaining popularity among elementary school students. Just last month, a mother in Texas was arrested for sending similar treats to her fifth-grade daughter’s class Christmas party.

In that case, at least fifteen kids consumed the alcohol-infused Jell-O shots, leading to alarming symptoms such as staggering, vomiting, and even passing out. The 33-year-old mother claimed she purchased the shots from someone on Facebook and was unaware of their alcoholic content.

These incidents highlight the need for increased vigilance and supervision in schools to prevent such dangerous substances from reaching the hands of young, impressionable students. The safety and well-being of children should always be a top priority in educational settings.


A tray of alcoholic Jell-O shots, which look and taste like harmless treats. chased750 – stock.adobe.com
Greater Johnstown Elementary School
Greater Johnstown Elementary School, where three kindergartners ate booze-infused Jell-O. Google Maps

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