A stabbing was reported around 6:48 a.m. Tuesday at Schlagle High School, according to a Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools spokesman.
Three students were involved in an altercation before school started, according to Edwin Birch, executive director of communications and marketing for the school district. School begins at 7:25 a.m. Staff begin arriving around 7 a.m.
One student was hospitalized after being stabbed, he said. Two other students are now in custody, he added.
Birch said the incident is under investigation, and at this time, he did not know the cause of the altercation. The incident happened outdoors.
School is continuing today at Schlagle, he added. The school sent out notifications to parents informing them of the incident and letting them know they could pick up their child if they wanted. Some parents chose to pick up their children early today, he added.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools has its own police department, which was working in collaboration with the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department in investigating this case, he said.
The KCKPD would be the agency handling taking a student into custody, he said.
The district’s crisis response team was activated and is available for students and staff to talk about the incident. Birch said Schlagle High School is now safe.
“We just want to reiterate that the safety of students and staff still remains the top priority, and incidents like this will not be tolerated by our administration and on our school campuses,” Birch said.
The Kansas City, Kansas, school district released a statement this afternoon about the incident at Schlagle High School:
“The incident that occurred today at Schlagle High School involving three students was unfortunate.
“Our teachers and staff strive to improve student performance by maintaining a positive learning atmosphere and experience for all students every day. This kind of behavior will not be tolerated in our schools or on our school campuses. The District’s Crisis Response team was activated and is available for students and staff who need to talk about today’s incident.
“We are asking for parent and community support in our efforts to provide a safe learning environment for our students. Students who engage in any conduct that endangers the safety, health, or welfare of others will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the District’s Code of Conduct.
“Your help, cooperation, and support of KCKPS in these matters of discipline will be greatly appreciated.
“The District’s police department is working in collaboration with the Kansas City, Kansas Police department to investigate today’s incident.”
Edwin Birch, spokesperson for KCKPS