11 Chicago Elementary Students Hospitalized After Consuming Marijuana Edibles

At Fort Dearborn Elementary School in Chicago, 22 students consumed marijuana-laced edibles brought in by a classmate, leading to 11 students aged 11 to 14 requiring hospitalization. The incident occurred on May 13, with students taken to local hospitals in good or fair condition and later released. School principal Kimberly Porter confirmed the ingestion and emphasized that prohibited substances are not allowed at the school, urging parents to discuss the health risks of edibles with their children and to caution them against accepting unknown food items. Emergency responders quickly attended the scene following reports of multiple overdoses. Parents and the Chicago Public Schools’ Office of Safety and Security were notified, and the school community was provided support after the incident. This event highlights concerns about drug safety and awareness among elementary school students.