Teacher Dismissed for Serving Dog Treats to Students

A teacher at Calhoun City High School in Mississippi has been dismissed after mistakenly serving dog treats instead of beef jerky to students during a classroom birthday celebration. At least eight students consumed the dog treats, leading to one child being hospitalized with a stomachache. The school nurse promptly responded by contacting Poison Control and notifying the children's parents. Although the identity of the teacher has not been disclosed, the incident resulted in her no longer being employed by the school. Superintendent Dr. Lisa Langford commended the nurse's swift action and confirmed the incident but did not specify whether the teacher was fired. The mistake occurred despite clear labeling on the packaging indicating the treats were for dogs.