Schools Have Had Enough of Energy Drinks and Overcaffeinated Kids

Teachers at Kline Whitis Elementary School noticed fourth- and fifth-graders bringing miniature energy-drink cans in their lunchboxes. Administrators also reported spotting Lampasas middle-school students tucking caffeine pouches under their lips. The development reflects growing school concern about overconsumption of caffeine by younger students, particularly through packaged products marketed as energy boosters. While the report doesn’t list specific disciplinary steps or the school district’s policy details, it highlights the challenge staff face when students come to class with concentrated stimulants. Schools are pushing back as caffeine intake among kids continues to draw attention.