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Winchester Public Schools to require clear bags at indoor secondary events starting at two campuses
Summary
Superintendent Buckley told the school board the district will implement a clear-bag policy for indoor events at Daniel Morgan and John Hanley campuses to speed entry and support safety measures; communications began Nov. 16 and a transition period is planned for December.
Winchester Public Schools will require clear bags for spectators at indoor secondary-school events at Daniel Morgan and John Hanley campuses, Superintendent Buckley told the school board on Nov. 24, 2025.
Buckley said the change is part of a phased safety plan that began with weapons detector deployments in August 2024. She cited national and local survey data — including that 40% of schools surveyed had been the target of a threat and that 10% had experienced gun violence in the past five years — as background for the decision and…
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