Chanute schools not immune to vaping crisis

The national trend of teenager vaping hasn’t left Chanute untouched, with both Royster Middle School Principal Don Epps and Chanute High School Principal Brian Campbell reporting that it is an issue in their respective schools. Epps has confiscated one vaping device so far this year, but Campbell said he has had about 12 at CHS.

Guidelines and rules for USD 413 are catching up with the times, as the school board just reviewed its tobacco policy that now includes a more precise statement regarding vape pens. Superintendent Dr. Kellen Adams said that 413 is one of several districts updating the language of their policies.