'Where is the leadership?' Parents stand on sidelines as Maryland high school sees 10 fights in ONE day

In a disturbing trend in the growing number of reported school fights, a Maryland high school experienced nearly a dozen fights on campus, in ONE day.

Administrators at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Prince George's County told parents in a letter that “a troubling series of multiple altercations” unfolded at the school on Tuesday as videos captured many images of the 10 reported incidents.

“Although we understand that conflicts may arise, we must emphasize the importance of resolving disputes through constructive means. We believe in fostering a positive and respectful school environment, and these behaviors will not be tolerated and do not reflect the values ​​we want to instill in our students,” Assistant Principal Diedra Smalis-Screws wrote in the letter.

“In no way do these incidents reflect the values ​​and standards of our school. We must work together to guide our students toward better decision-making and promote a school climate that values ​​cooperation and understanding. We appreciate your help in reinforcing these principles at home,” added Smalls-Screws. seconds on Fox 5.

According to a PGCPS spokesperson, “several” students have been suspended amid an ongoing investigation. A parent who wished to remain anonymous told the network that she was disgusted by all the fighting,

“They fight outside in the parking lot where the school buses are. Like where is the leadership? Where is the security? Where are the PG cops?” she demanded.

In addition, it was reported that the director Dr. Gorman Brown had been reinstated after being placed on administrative leave for two months.

“All the videos have been absolutely ridiculous,” mother Janese Cornish told the network. “Kids are fighting in the hallways, fighting in the streets at Flowers High School and it's all, in my opinion, because they don't have Dr. Brown to avoid any of this because none of this happened until he was at school. .”

As if the fights breaking out weren't disturbing enough, a new report indicated that Ke'Shawn Reeves, 18, of Lanham, Maryland, was arrested after the day of fighting for allegedly bringing a gun onto school property .

“A student was found in possession of a loaded handgun on school property,” a letter to parents said. “The student entered the school through a side door that was opened by another student and was then quickly confronted and searched by school security.”

The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating after a student at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale brought a loaded gun onto school property today. The 18-year-old suspect is Ke'Shawn Reeves of Lanham.https://t.co/qLVxyDc3Dq pic.twitter.com/F7TJHUqDux

— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) December 21, 2023

“[I’m] sad and emotionally distraught, because I don't want my son involved or even around this,” said mother Agnes Kallon. “What if someone ends up in the hospital or gets shot or killed? And you're thinking, as a parent, you're at work, your child is safe, but the next thing, you get a call [says] “Your son is in the hospital.” It's really worrying.”

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Originally from New York, Powers graduated from New York University and eventually made her way to sunny South Florida, where she has been writing for the BizPacReview team since 2015.

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