Dangerous Senior Prank: Joliet Township District Warns Families

Press release from Joliet Township High School District 204:

Apr 3 2024

JTHS Families,

As we near the end of the school year, we are reminding students and families about the dangers of senior pranks that may seem harmless.

We are aware of a game that is a violation of school rules. The game, called “Senior Assassin,” uses squirt guns to eliminate players.

As a reminder, there are items that are not allowed on school property because they are considered a weapon per Board Policy 7:190. If a student brings one of these items on school property or to a school-sponsored function, regardless of whether the student intends to use the item or not, they can face an expulsion recommendation and the involvement of the Joliet Police Department. Items include, but are not limited, to the following:
 
Airsoft/Pellet Gun
Gel/Water Gun
Gel/Orbeez Gun
BB Gun
Gun/Rifle
Mace
Brass Knuckles
Kubaton
Pocket Knife
Taser
Box Cutter

Bringing items to school property that look like a gun or weapon can lead to an expulsion recommendation and involvement of the Joliet Police Department as well. Realistic lookalike weapons can cause panic and disruption in the school and can be used as a method of intimidation, even if the item is not real. 

Please talk to your student(s) about the dangers of senior pranks that are a violation of school rules. The safety of our students and staff is always our first priority.

This press release was produced by Joliet Township High School District 204. The views expressed here are the author’s own.