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Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent

(Aliquippa, Pa.) The Aliquippa School District sent a memo to families of junior/senior high school students due to the excessive amounts of snacks being brought to the school. The memo was also posted on the school district website and Facebook Page. A district official stated they will now be limiting what a student can bring to school.
Beginning, Monday, April 4, 2022, each student will only be permitted. one bag (up to 4 oz. in size, of such items as chips, Cheetos, Doritos, etc. and one bottle or canned beverage (up to 20 oz.) If these items are opened or the student has more than the permitted quantities, and none are allowed to be opened. They will be disposed of by security, administration, or other designated school staff members. In addition, if a student packs a lunch, these same guidelines are to be followed and lunches will also be searched.