A San Marcos CISD employee has been removed from campus after allegedly selling cookies that at least one parent suspects contain drugs to students at Goodnight Middle School, according to school officials and a parent.
In a letter sent to families Tuesday, Goodnight Middle School Principal Joe Mitchell said a staff member sold cookies to students on campus, and several students later reported feeling unwell after consuming them.
“Four students have confirmed purchasing and consuming the cookies and were seen in the nurse’s office for evaluation,” Mitchell wrote.
Andrew Fernandez, communications coordinator for San Marcos CISD, said the cookies have been turned over to the San Marcos Police Department and will undergo testing by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
“We turned it over to SMPD. SMPD is going to turn it over to DPS to test the cookies,” Fernandez said. “If they do come back positive, our safety director escorted the individual off campus to a nearby facility for drug testing, so we’re awaiting results for that.”
Fernandez said four students went to the nurse’s office after consuming the cookies and were reported to be in stable condition.
“At this point, all the kids are okay right now,” he said.
The employee, who Fernandez said is a staff member at Goodnight Middle School, has been removed from campus pending the outcome of the investigation.
“They won’t be allowed on campus until the investigation is complete,” he said.
Fernandez said the district will follow established procedures as the investigation continues and will take further action depending on the results of the testing.
“If it is found there are drugs in these cookies, there will be termination involved for the employee,” he said.
Jennifer Zamarron, a parent of one of the students involved, said her daughter was “very much under the influence” after consuming the cookies and was later taken to the hospital for evaluation.
“A teacher sold pot cookies to her and other students at Goodnight Middle School,” Zamarron said. “The cookies are now getting tested. SMPD got them and it’s under investigation.”
Zamarron said the substance has not been confirmed and testing is still pending. She also alleged the cookies may have been sold on campus for months prior to the incident.
“Apparently these cookies have been sold to students since November 2025,” she said.
District officials emphasized that staff members are prohibited from selling or distributing personal food items to students under any circumstances and said they are reinforcing those expectations with employees.
“The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority,” Mitchell wrote. “We are taking this matter very seriously.”
Parents were advised to seek medical attention if their child experiences unusual symptoms and to notify the school so staff can continue monitoring student health.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the San Marcos Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
*This article has been updated.
