WESTMORELAND, Tenn. (WSMV) - An elementary school has issued a ban on energy drinks for students.

Westside Elementary School issued a letter to parents stating the ban on energy drinks will take effect on Monday, August 18.

“While we cannot control what your child drinks at home, we do not allow energy drinks to be brought to Westside Elementary School,” the letter states. “Any energy drinks brought to school will be trashed.”

The letter included photos of popular energy drinks such as Monster, Alani, and Celsius. It was issued by the School Health Director of Macon County Schools and signed by Principal Angela Craighead.

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Principal Craighead said they are thankful for a nurse who noticed a ‘potential huge issue’.

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