North Atlanta High School student sent to hospital after scissors attack
A North Atlanta High School student was taken to a hospital and another faces pending criminal charges after a violent school-day attack involving a pair of scissors, district officials said.
The incident happened Friday morning outside the cafeteria at the sprawling high school off Northside Parkway, according to a statement provided by Atlanta Public Schools.
The “physical altercation” involved two students, one of whom “sustained an injury involving a pair of scissors,” the district said.
“School staff responded to secure the area, ensure the safety of all students and provide care to the injured student who is currently being treated at a local hospital,” the statement said.
APS described the situation as an “isolated incident” and said no other students were involved.
The district did not identify either of the students or provide information about the injured student’s medical condition.
Criminal charges are pending in the incident, which APS police are investigating. School administrators are also handling disciplinary matters pertaining to the code of conduct.
The district did not detail what led to the attack. Officials encouraged families to speak to children about how to resolve conflicts “in safe and respectful ways.”
“Students are reminded that trusted adults and support resources are available on campus should they need assistance,” APS said.
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