Assistant Principal at Houston High School is Attacked by Students

TheCruxofBag · #1 ● 05-02-2023, 11:25 AM

Students at a public high school in Texas allegedly formed a mob and attacked an assistant principal, landing her in the hospital with head injuries. The assistant principal, who has not been identified, was reportedly attacked by a group of students on Thursday at the school's 9th Grade Center. Westfield High is located about 20 miles north of Houston.

The family of the assistant principal said the woman was rushed to a hospital following the attack and was left unable to speak. The father of the victim said the family is unsure how long she will remain in the hospital and noted she is suffering from serious head pain.

A teacher at the school, who wished to remain anonymous, said teachers did not feel safe on campus, where there are only two officers and more than 3,000 students. "When you call for help to the front office, nobody ever shows up. We don’t feel safe. Faculty don’t feel safe. If the parents knew how unsafe the inside of the school is, they would be upset."

The Spring Independent School District released a statement last week confirming a staffer at Westfield had been transported to a hospital following "an altercation" that "occurred between multiple students at Westfield High School 9th Grade Center."

"School administrators were able to intervene and stop the fighting quickly. As a result of the incident, a staff member was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. That staff member was treated and released the same evening," a school district official said in a statement.

"We are currently conducting a full investigation of all students involved, some of whom already have been identified for disciplinary action. We take these issues very seriously as the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. There will be no tolerance for any altercations or disruptions to learning."