Riverhead parents tell News 12 they plan to attend a scheduled board meeting tonight to address safety concerns after a third weapons arrest at the middle school.

This comes after parents received two notices from district officials over the past few days about weapons found at the middle school and students getting arrested. Parents say they want more steps taken to keep their children safe.

On Monday, Riverhead police say they were notified about a knife that was confiscated from a student at the school.

News 12 has been told a 13-year-old student was arrested. 

The superintendent says on Friday another pair of students were arrested after a BB gun and two knives were found.

Parents News 12 spoke to say they want assurances from school leaders that their children are safe in school.

"It's important for them to see and know that their parents are concerned, community members are concerned for these children, like this is a safety hazard, we send them to school to learn, to be in a safe environment," says Philnesia Miller, Riverhead.

The school board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Riverhead High School. 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tornatore tells News 12 they are planning enhancements at Riverhead schools for 2023-2024 school year, including remote access control to buildings, checkpoints for students with identification, door alarms and sensors and enhancements to security alert systems in all buildings.