Elementary Students Eat Marijuana Edibles at Lunch

Incident prompts emergency response at Michigan school

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Several elementary school students in East Lansing, Michigan needed medical assistance after eating marijuana gummies that a student brought from home and shared during lunch. First responders were called to Robert L. Green Elementary School, and families of the impacted students were contacted.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the risks of accidental ingestion of marijuana edibles by children, who can face more severe toxicity effects compared to adults. It also raises concerns about the accessibility of such products and the need for greater education and awareness among parents and students.

The details

According to school officials, five students reported feeling ill after consuming the marijuana gummies. The school district confirmed that all students involved are safe and that appropriate consequences and support are in place. The school is asking parents to have conversations at home with their students about these substances and the importance of not sharing food or snacks at school.

  • The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon during the students' lunch period.

The players

Robert L. Green Elementary School

The elementary school where the incident took place.

Stephanie Danes

The mother of a student at the school who was in the same class as the students who ate the edibles.

Dr. Jamie Alan

An associate professor at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine who provided expert commentary on the risks of THC consumption by children.

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What they’re saying

“That's kind of something that you've never thought you had to say. This is our intro into all of this. I'm not really quite sure what kids know nowadays about edibles.”

— Stephanie Danes, Parent (WILX)

“I don't think there is a concrete dose that is too much for a child. However, there was a study done in 2023 that suggested that a dose of 1.7 milligrams per kilogram predicted more severe toxicity in children.”

— Dr. Jamie Alan, Associate Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (WILX)

“They can be really sedated. Their breathing can slow down. Their heart rate can speed up or slow down.”

— Dr. Jamie Alan, Associate Professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (WILX)

What’s next

The school district is following up with families and has confirmed that appropriate consequences and support are in place for the students involved.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for greater education and awareness around the risks of marijuana edibles, especially for children. Parents and schools must be vigilant in ensuring that these products are kept away from young students and that they have open conversations about the dangers of accidental ingestion.