WELLSTON, Mo. — A fight broke out between a student and a teacher at Normandy High School, according to video and reports.
Video shows a student dragging a 65-year-old science teacher who is already on the ground. It appears the teacher tries to restrain the student as the student kicks and throws blows.
It happened outside of a Normandy High School classroom on Wednesday. The veteran teacher was taken to the hospital shortly afterward.
Normandy Schools said in a statement;
“The district is addressing an incident that occurred this morning involving a confrontation between a teacher and a student. The administration is taking this matter seriously and is fully cooperating with local law enforcement. Additionally, we have launched an internal investigation to gather all the necessary facts surrounding the incident, and appropriate actions will be taken based on the findings of these investigations. The safety and well-being of our students and staff are of the utmost importance to Normandy Schools Collaborative, and our primary focus is to provide a safe and nurturing space for students to learn and for teachers to educate.”
Police said criminal charges will be sought against the student through the St. Louis County Juvenile Courts.