Two preschool teachers in Spring, Texas, have been placed on administrative leave amid allegations that they gave students “sleepy stickers” containing melatonin. The situation came to light when a mother, Lisa Luviano, reported that her daughter received a sticker at Northgate Crossing Elementary School that she claimed was for “sleeping time.”
Luviano researched the sticker and found it resembled melatonin patches sold online, which are intended only for adults. Other parents, including Melissa Gilford, confirmed that their children had also received the stickers. One mother, Najala Abdullah, noticed behavioral changes in her son, who became more emotional and had stopped eating.
2 teachers at an elementary school in Texas put on leave after reportedly giving students sleeping drug patches without notifying parents.
Why do they believe they can do whatever they want with other people’s children? They’ve lost their minds.
pic.twitter.com/mzPaj1RK5A— Kory Yeshua (@KoryYeshua) October 9, 2024
Parents voiced their concerns to school officials, who had reportedly not informed them of the situation in a timely manner. The Spring Independent School District confirmed that the two teachers had been placed on leave, along with two paraprofessionals who also worked in the classroom. An investigation by the district’s police department is ongoing.
That is crazy I’ve seen 2 separate TikTok’s of parents in 2 different states pissed off at their kids school because the teachers have been giving the students sleeping aid stickers 🫨🫨
— 29 (@Ash_alyssa7) October 10, 2024
The district stressed that staff members are prohibited from giving students any type of medication or supplements without authorization, according to district policy. As the investigation continues, parents are demanding answers and assurances that their children’s safety is the district’s top priority.
Teachers suspended? They should be jailed!!
Spring ISD parents claim preschoolers were given 'sleepy stickers' by te… https://t.co/DDANaEcRiN via @YouTube— Kat Powers 🌊 (@KatPowers2) October 10, 2024
