Coppell ISD Parents Demand Answers After Ammunition Found at School Three Times

Incidents at Coppell Middle School North raise concerns about campus safety and security protocols.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Parents in Coppell Independent School District are demanding answers from school officials after ammunition was found on the Coppell Middle School North campus on three separate occasions over the past six months. The school went into 'hold' status each time, but parents say they are frustrated by a lack of information about disciplinary actions and steps being taken to prevent future incidents.

Why it matters

These incidents raise serious concerns about campus security and the potential threat to student safety when ammunition is brought onto school grounds, even if no weapon was found. Parents want assurances that the district is taking appropriate measures to identify the responsible student and ensure they cannot return to campus, as well as review overall security protocols to prevent similar situations.

The details

On March 3, a student found ammunition in a classroom at Coppell Middle School North, prompting the school to go into 'hold' status. This was the third such incident at the school since September, with previous occurrences on September 4 and February 24. During a 'hold,' exterior doors are locked, no visitors are allowed, and students remain in classrooms. School officials say the March 3 incident was related to the one the previous week, but did not mention the September event. The district cited student privacy laws in declining to provide details on disciplinary actions or steps taken to prevent future incidents.

  • On September 4, 2025, the school went into hold status after students and staff found ammunition on campus.
  • On February 24, 2026, the school went into hold status after students and staff found ammunition on campus.
  • On March 3, 2026, the school went into hold status after a student found ammunition in a classroom.

The players

Coppell Middle School North

A middle school in the Coppell Independent School District where three incidents of ammunition being found on campus have occurred over the past six months.

Chris Gollner

The principal of Coppell Middle School North.

Gustavo Arriaga

A father of a student at Coppell Middle School North who is frustrated by the lack of information from the school district.

Cathy Chen

The wife of Gustavo Arriaga who went to the school to pull her son out early after the latest incident.

Coppell ISD

The school district that oversees Coppell Middle School North.

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What they’re saying

“'We cannot allow incidents like the ones that occurred today and last week to become a pattern. Our schools must remain places where students feel safe, focused and supported, and that requires firm boundaries and consistent accountability.'”

— Chris Gollner, Principal, Coppell Middle School North (dallasnews.com)

“'I'm not really interested in who the student is, but I do need to know, [have] sufficient measures been taken to ensure that this student will not be coming back on campus.'”

— Cathy Chen, Parent, Coppell Middle School North (dallasnews.com)

What’s next

The district has not indicated any specific next steps, but parents are demanding that school officials take stronger action to identify the responsible student and ensure they cannot return to campus, as well as review overall security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The takeaway

These repeated incidents of ammunition being found on the Coppell Middle School North campus have shaken the community's trust in the school's ability to keep students safe. The district's lack of transparency about disciplinary actions and security measures has only heightened parents' concerns, underscoring the need for a comprehensive review of campus safety policies and procedures.