North Wales, Pennsylvania – The North Penn School Board meeting was filled with emotion on Thursday evening as students and parents gathered to address a recent violent attack at Pennbrook Middle School. The incident left a student hospitalized and the community seeking answers.
During the meeting, students and parents shared how the traumatic event had affected them, with one student expressing the lasting impact of witnessing the aftermath of the attack. Another student highlighted the disturbing nature of such violence in a middle school setting, emphasizing that young students should not have to endure such experiences.
According to police reports, a 13-year-old student used a metal Stanley mug to assault a 12-year-old student in the head during an incident in the school cafeteria. Superintendent Todd Bauer addressed the incident at the meeting, reassuring the community that the victim was out of the hospital and recovering at home.
“This should not have happened, period. Such behavior has no place in our schools,” Bauer stated. “You expect better. We expect better and certainly I do, as well. Every parent has the right to send their child to school and their child to feel safe.”
The superintendent acknowledged the concerns raised by families regarding school safety and privacy for the children involved in the incident. Both the police and school officials are carrying out investigations to address the situation and prevent similar incidents in the future.
In light of the attack, the community came together at the school board meeting to advocate for a safer learning environment for all students. The incident has sparked discussions about school safety protocols and the need for increased vigilance to prevent violence in educational settings.
As the investigation continues and both families seek privacy, the North Penn School Board is working to ensure that necessary measures are taken to safeguard the well-being of students and prevent such incidents from occurring again. The community remains united in its commitment to creating a secure and supportive educational environment for all students.