Students Arrested After Gun Photo Posted on Centennial High Campus

Kern High School District investigates social media post, students face discipline and criminal charges.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Several students at Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California were arrested after one student posted a photo on social media appearing to show a gun on the school campus. The Kern High School District police investigated the incident and found the gun was off campus, but the students involved are facing both school discipline and criminal charges.

Why it matters

School safety and security are top priorities, and any potential threats or weapons on campus are taken extremely seriously by school districts. This incident highlights the importance of students, staff, and parents remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to authorities.

The details

On Friday, February 6, 2026, a Centennial High School student posted a photo on social media that appeared to show a gun on the school campus. The Kern High School District was made aware of the report on Tuesday, February 10th, and the district's police department immediately investigated. They determined the gun was actually located off campus, but the students involved have still been arrested and are facing both school discipline and criminal charges.

  • The photo was posted on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • The school district was made aware of the report on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Kern High School District

The public school district serving the Bakersfield, California area, which includes Centennial High School.

Centennial High School

A high school located in Bakersfield, California that is part of the Kern High School District.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on the appropriate criminal charges for the students involved.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and communication between students, staff, parents, and law enforcement to maintain a safe school environment. The swift response and investigation by the Kern High School District police helped address the potential threat.