A 5th grader brought a Gun to Custer Hill Elementary School on Fort Riley Kansas (A military base) last Week. He then passed it to his friend after bringing it to school 3 days in a row. On the way home from school last Wed the 2nd boy who now had it, pulled it out, was waving it around, pointing it at cars, then STUCK IT TO MY 8 YEAR OLD (3rd grade) DAUGHTERS HEAD. He says to her 'I will kill you'!! I went to the school, called the MP's, pressed charges, the whole 10 yards! This Custer Hill principal MELANIE LASTER, tells the kids the VERY NEXT DAY at school that 'the boys will be returning to school in a few days and what they did was wrong, but they were punished and shouldnt be harrased about this situation'! My kids come home and tell me what was said, IM LIVID, She calls me and says she was just trying to protect THE BOYS and mis spoke before she had all the facts, The next day (Friday) a note goes out saying it was just a TOY GUN, and failed to mention anything about it being pressed to my daughters head. I want ALL PARENTS TO KNOW, THIS WAS NOT A TOY GUN!! She should have never wrote a note to parents saying it was a toy gun. The boys wrote statements that it was indeed a pellet gun (at the very least). She made it sound like it was a plastic gun or a water gun. You have to be 18 to purchase even a pelet gun and to hold it up to someones head, if it would have been shot it still could have killed or paralized her due to such close range!! This is very serious, and no child should ever had to have endured any of this, especially in elementary school.The reason we dont know for sure if it was a pellet or real gun,is due to the fact the 2nd boy says he threw the gun first in the bushes, then the drainage ditch, then it was the river...ect. The police searched high and low and a gun was never recovered. Both boys were arrested at school on That Thursday and charged. The 2nd boy that put it to my daughters head refuses now to talk to police and the parents lawyered up. What are you hiding and what do you need a lawyer for if it was just a TOY gun??!! Both boys have been suspended from school until further notice. I am appauled at the actions and conversations that have taken place by this principle.

This Tuesday Nov 2nd, my daughter Haley was yet attacked again by the boys's friend (also in 5th grade). While walking home, this boy grabbed a long metal pole (fence post with 2 sharp progs sticking out of it) and started swinging it at Haley. He said if she didnt keep her mouth shut, he would hit her with it, and then wacked my 8 year old across her back with the pole one time before it was taken from him. The post was taken into Evidence for this case. This boy was later arrested and now being charged. BUT was at school the very next day. I was told it didnt happen on school grounds and so there for could not be punished at school. It took place 2 blocks from the school not even 10 minutes after school got out! We need to set an example by these boys so this school can get back on track and these kids can get to and from school safe and feel safe while at school! Let them know we will NOT tolerate this or any of these kinds of actions!!!

I did have a meeting with a Mr. Ron Walker the superintendent. He told me this was not ok and not to be taken lightly. But has yet to call me back after the 2nd attack accured.

You want more about my story? Email me or call me 785-375-7973. I will tell all to whomever will listen! My 8 year old is now in her room and scared to go to school. I have taught her that school is a safe place her whole life and she thinks otherwise now. She is such a sweet girl. She is full of love and happiness, and now is sad that her friends and school mates are mad at her for telling and dont know why they want to hurt her. The USD 475 district is taking their time on the hearing of the boys, and on calling me back, and on making sure the safe return of the kids are being done. Im a mother reaching out for help. please air my story and let the parents know anything you can about what has accured, maybe, just maybe, another child can get home safe without having to be escorted to and from school. I am a full time parent and a full time working mom outside the home and cant possible be in more than 1 place at a time.

Thanks so much for listening to me and my story!

Destiny Roberts 

If every parent took responsibility for their own children and looked after them as they should be, none of this would happened, wow, imagine that.
Everyone needs to get off their butts and get to the school and pick up your children. In the morning, take them to school. Really simple. Now when this happens in a classroom I'll start worrying about the system. 

notsue.. Are you freaking kidding me? You are saying that this happened because the child was walking home? WOW maybe if EVERY parent taught their children respect and to not act like little hethans we wouldn't have to worry 

If parents would be responsible gun owners this stuff wouldnt happen. Its sad. Hope it all gets worked out. 

That boy in the 5th grade should KNOW better! There is NO reason an 8 year old little girl should NOT be able to walk home (which is probably not far) on post without this type of BS. That boy should NOT be allowed back in on post schools....PERIOD. I would be fighting tooth and nail if it was my little girl too! 

I guess everyone has their 'own ideas' of what a 'parent' is. as far as the school districts involvement & the Blaintant IGNORANCE of the severity of the situation. Kansas Legislature has a STATUTE that EVERY school district MUST follow. This includes 'TO & FROM' School. Fort Riley Installation Regulation 190-19 states that all sponsors are responsible for thei dependents. With that said..... The mother of this li'l girl who was attacked twice is an EXCELLENT mother. The children DO have supervision to & from School. 'Maybe if parents didnt assume anything regarding another parent' We would be able to solve this very real problem.....I will quote notsue "Imagine that!" 

Here is my opinion on this situation. I used to work at Custer Hill, I quit the year after I worked for Melanie Lasister because we didnt see eye to eye on things. I have no ill feelings toward, I will just say she isnt the best example of an administrator. I am not saying that Donald/Destiny is not telling the truth but I will say there is 3 sides to every story. We are only hearing her side as of right now. As a parent, I would not stop until the child that pulled the gun (be it real or fake) was punished to full extent. If that meant spending hours, days, weeks, months years sitting in Ron Walkers office, the post commanders office and who ever else was willing to listen to me, that is where I would be. My child should not be threaten by another child and be in fear because this child was not monitored or taught any better. So I guess what I am saying is why are you Donald/Destiny sitting here complaining to a bunch of people that cant do a DANG thing instead of being face to face with someone that can do something. If all of the above that you wrote about happened you could bet by the time I was done Mrs. Laster would be looking for another job. Forgive me when I say something doesnt sound right about this whole story.
And notsue isnt too far off the mark when she said "get off your butt and take your kids to school" I wouldnt go that far but if you send your kid out to the bus stop and you are in the house go supervise them. I drive to work each morning, and at any given bus stop there is maybe 1 adult sometime no adults. There is a bus stop on a busy road in Forsyth where little ones wait to get on the bus. This morning a little one (Probably 1st grade) walked out into the road to get a rock. A car was coming but they seen him in enough time. You know what he did with that rock, threw it at a passing car. There wasnt ONE adult at that bus stop. None of the kids were above the 5th grade. You may have a good child but I will guarantee when that child gets around a bunch of other unsupervised children they will act totally different. 

notsue- All I have to say to you is I will pray for you, and your kids that have to be raised by such foolish parents. I dont sit on my behind, I cant walk them to and from school because I actualy have a JOB and it is not to spread my legs while my husband is deployed like most military wifes are known to do. Sorry you are so ignorent and mis-informed. Cause the GUN was at school. For 3 days matter of fact. Im just glad nobody else was hurt. It was even brought out to the playground in his pants to play 'Im a thug', Your kid might have even played along as well. Maybe being ignorant runs in your family. If you ever want to know what a good old behind whoppin looks like please let me know and I will show you! If you hubby wants to know, my hubby will gladly show him. We need to take out some aggression anyway! WHAT A FOOL! 

I have a police report with facts on it! I have read the boys's statements. I know for a fact that this such boy pulled a gun on my 8 year old daughter. I dont need to hear anyone elses side to any story.

Destiny Roberts 

So the police seen the gun? The boy turned the gun over to the police. Then YOU need to do more. 

You dont think centerofattion that I have talked to who ever will listen to me? I have done ALL I can do. I have wrote every Email I can write to, I have had meetings with Ron Walker himself, The principle more times than I can to say, The MP's, The investigators, The garrason Commandor got an E-mail from me, You think I am not doing something right, The only reason I came on here is because A lady heard about my story and told me to post it on here and I could get more help and advice from you ladies. But it sounds like to me all you women want to do is down people for coming on here and sharing their issues. Why even have this site if nobody can talk about what they need to? IM APPAULED! I will be sure to thank the lady that told me I would get answers by becoming a member and telling my story to this site. 

I didnt say the police had the gun. I said the boy's admitted to having the gun. But then ditched it and it can not be found or retrieved anywhere after hours of MP's searching for it. And everyone keeps saying do more, WHAT? DO WHAT? I even Wrote to FOX NEWS! Im done with this site. I got nowhere, and just wasted my time. WOW!!! 

[i]You dont think centerofattion that I have talked to who ever will listen to me? I have done ALL I can do. I have wrote every Email I can write to, I have had meetings with Ron Walker himself, The principle more times than I can to say, The MP's, The investigators, The garrason Commandor got an E-mail from me, You think I am not doing something right, The only reason I came on here is because A lady heard about my story and told me to post it on here and I could get more help and advice from you ladies. But it sounds like to me all you women want to do is down people for coming on here and sharing their issues. Why even have this site if nobody can talk about what they need to? IM APPAULED! I will be sure to thank the lady that told me I would get answers by becoming a member and telling my story to this site[/i

Thanks for laying a guilt trip on me for speaking my opinion. That is a real good thing to do. Can I play the victim now? I just know if I were this child's parent I wouldnt be emailing anyone. They would see me face to face. Face time is the only way to go. I would make it so they wouldnt forget me. Really, since the case is still open you shouldnt be talking too much about it. It could jeopardize a lot of things. 

I would just talk to any of the people over the school. I've never been in this situation so I dont really know what you need to do or anything. Good Luck though I really hope everything gets fixed!!! 

I talked with the highest up you can go in the USD 475 district, The board of education and Ron Walker. Had meetings with everyone in the Deever building! 

WELL SAID, DONALD! I know that there are parents that turn a blind eye to trouble as long as it doesn't effect them. They simply need to pull their head out of their butts and see that this could just as easily been their kids, and if not dealt with will probably happen again. 

centerofattention (I can see the reason for the pompus name) SHE HAS done more. She is on here as a concerned parent. Parents (if they are true parents) look out for the safety and welfare of not only their children but that of others as well. SO we will add you to the list of prayers. THE HONEST REASON for the post on here it to INFORM others who have children in this school of the REAL Threat that is currently there. As a parent I thank destiny for letting people know. What anyone chooses to do with this information is up to each individual. Ignorance is what gets people hurt & far worse. Its taken out of the context of what it was intended. I feel pity for anyone who doesnt take this warning seriously. We pray that this does not happen to another child. So much for a 'safe school'. And so much for teaching children NOT to jus look the other way when they witness violence. It is NEVER ok. & if u ever witness it & not say anything then you are just as guilty of the person commiting the offense. And again...ASSUMING anything generally means u CHOOSE not to acknowledge fact. God Bless. 

Why is it, that when others voice an opinion that isnt necessarily bad but doesnt go along with the head patting, bless your heart that people are looking for this is a bad place? Ok so here let me give you what you want. I am so sorry this happened to you and your daughter, I am sure you are doing everything possible that needs to be done. I am sure your emails will work wonders and I am here to support your every decision. I know it is hard for us working mothers to do what needs to be done, and we teach our children to do what is right. I wish other parents could be as great as we are.
Hows that? 

Its not open anymore! So I can say what I want to. And I was told I was not to have any contact with any people involved in the case. So face to face? You dont think I would love to have a sit down with the parents and the kids that did this? I would want nothing more. I am not playing the VICTIM! I want JUSTICE for my 8 year old girl that not only wants to walk to school but wants to do it saftly, like she should be able to do. 

My child goes to Custer Hill and i never received a note about this or heard anything about this until now. however, she is in Kintergarden...were they maybe only sending notes home to families of 5th graders? Just curious. 

centerofattention, You leave me speechless! I dont want your head patting! If you would slow your role and read what I wrote, It said I wanted advice or idea's on what else I could do!!!!!!! WOW! Maybe that is just not your forte and you are not good at giving advice. Anyone else want to help out cenerofattention, cause its apparent she needs it! Sorry to have bothered you with my daughters little problems! 

O we will add you to the list of prayers. THE HONEST REASON for the post on here it to INFORM others who have children in this school of the REAL Threat

Dont worry it wont work I am an atheist 

well, it would mean more if you meant it. But that says much about your character. YOUR opinion was an out and out accusation NOT entirely an opinion. Feel free to use a dictionary. I pray to God for you all in your choices & that nothing happens to any family member. Both of you have turned it to a personal attack instead of what is intended. Your sad attempts prove that none of this applies to you. so yet again. this is informational & nothing else. We were raised to protect family & children for we are their advocates. 

MIgulr, I believ only 5th graders recieved this such note! But do beieve ALL parents should have gotten the note and what happend so they can maybe talk to their kids about reporting things so maybe the gun could have been reported the first day it was there and the incident wouldnt have happend with my daughter. 

I will still pray for you :^) I am more than happy to share my address & we can discuss the FACTS. 

Rosalia That is a good idea! 

Then my daughter was attacked YET AGAIN by another 5th grader Alex (a friend of the 2 boys), went up to my daught after school with a large metal pole and told her if she didnt shut her mouth she would pay, then he swung the pole hitting her in the back before it was taken away and saved into evidence for the cops. Haley has now been home with me ever since and is terrified to go to school.



Thats all I can really say about the cases cause they are still an open investigation.


Ok the above is in the other thread you two wrote. And the above states...this is all I can say because the investigation is still OPEN. Now in this thread you say you can say whatever you want because the case is closed. What is it? I am throwing my BS flag on this one people or at least you two need to call each other and get your stories straight. Open or not opened. 

It was open when I wrote it and the investigation officer just informed me today that the case is now closed and chrges were filed against the boy. But Im done telling you anything about it cause you are not on a adult level and I dont have the energy or time to help you understand something a 15 year old doesnt have a problem reading. Please get help fast. And Im so sorry you dont believe in God. But this is not about you or me, its about the safty of all of our kids, even yours! 

Oh now you're getting nasty par for the course. Someone doesnt agree with me 100% so I will get nasty and say stupid crap about them. I will gurantee my girls are safe. I am their mother, and noone can ever doubt that I am there for them and will do whatever need be to keep them safe. Too bad you dont know me, I could help you since I know people. 

If you COULD have helped me and was willing you would have done it along time ago! But you were to busy wasting time and got nobody anywhere fast! You dont know people, and if you do And they like you as a person and your comments, good for you!