Five Hilliard Darby students involved in classroom altercation

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Five Hilliard Darby students involved in classroom altercation

HILLIARD, Ohio (

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) — Five students could face charges after an altercation in a classroom at Hilliard Darby High School Monday.

According to Hilliard police, officers responded to the school at approximately 8 a.m. A statement from school principal Matt Middleton said the students were then removed from the building.

Police said the investigation remains under investigation.

On Monday, a spokesperson for the district said the five students were charged; however, in a clarification on Tuesday, the spokesperson said those charges had not been officially filed.

There will be an increased police presence at the school on Tuesday.

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Middleton’s full statement sent to district parents on Monday is below.

I want to address an incident that occurred today at school. There was an altercation involving several students, which required intervention by staff. The situation was over quickly. The involved students were removed from the building, and we are working with the Hilliard Police to investigate further.

We are committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for every student, and incidents like this are taken very seriously.

We ask for your help in reinforcing appropriate behavior with your child. Please remind them about the importance of showing respect to others and adhering to school expectations. Additionally, we urge you to discourage the spread of rumors, as it can create unnecessary fear or confusion. If your child has concerns or questions, please encourage them to reach out to a trusted teacher, counselor, or administrator—we are here to support them.

As an added precaution, Hilliard Police will have an increased presence at Darby tomorrow.  Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community safe and focused on learning.

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