Knife confiscated from student

Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich sent a letter to Charleroi Area parents and staff about the incident.

A Charleroi Area High School student was found in possession of a knife Thursday morning while entering the building, according to a letter sent to parents and staff.

Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich said the student was identified during morning arrival while passing through a metal detector.

The student was escorted to the principal’s office and the knife was confiscated.

The student’s parents were notified immediately.

District officials said the incident was referred to the Charleroi Regional Police Department.

The notification was issued in accordance with Act 44 of 2025, which requires Pennsylvania public school districts to inform parents and employees when a weapon is discovered on school property, at a school-sponsored activity or on a school bus. In the letter, Zelich said the district will proceed in accordance with school board policies related to student discipline, weapons, suspension and expulsion, as well as applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania School Code and state law.

“The safety and well-being of our students, staff and the entire Charleroi Area School Community remain our highest priority,” Zelich wrote.

School officials said anyone with questions regarding the notification can contact the Charleroi Area School District Administration Office at 724-483-3509.