In accordance with Pennsylvania law under Act 44 of 2025 and Board Policy 218.1 regarding weapons violations, we are notifying families and staff that a UDA High School student was found to be in violation of the policy.
Yesterday, May 26, 2026, an 18-year-old high school student was arrested on school property at the UDA High School as part of a separate and ongoing theft/burglary investigation that occurred within the community. Upon subsequent investigation, it was determined that there was a weapon and ammunition being stored in the vehicle that the involved student drove to school. Law enforcement confirmed the student was attempting to conceal the firearm within his vehicle and did not intend to bring the firearm into school. No evidence was uncovered by law enforcement that would suggest that any weapons made it into the school. All involved items associated with this investigation were recovered. Everyone involved in the original off-campus incident has been taken into custody. There is no threat to students, staff or the public.
UDASD administrators cooperated with the Pennsylvania State Police throughout the arrest and investigation. UDASD continues to take the safety and security of its students very seriously. Anyone with additional information should contact the Pennsylvania State Police at 717-362-8700.
The Upper Dauphin Area School District Board of School Directors declares it to be the policy of this district to provide an equal opportunity for all students to achieve their maximum potential through the programs and activities offered in the schools without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or handicap/disability. The Upper Dauphin Area School District does not discriminate in any manner, including Title IX sexual harassment, in any school program or activity. The school district has established Title IX personnel to promptly respond to concerns and reports of sexual harassment and assault. All investigations into reports of sexual harassment and assault will be impartial, free of bias and conflicts, and will not prejudge the facts for either side. The school district strives to maintain an environment where all students, staff, and greater community feel safe. Title IX Training was completed using the resources accessed through the link below. For inquiries about Title IX, please contact Amie Savidge, Title IX Coordinator at (717) 362-8134 or savidgea@udasd.org. For inquiries about Section 504, please contact Heather Haupt, Director of Special Education & Student Services at (717) 362-6573 or haupth@udasd.org.
