WAUWATOSA, Wis. — The Wauwatosa Police Department made three arrests Tuesday afternoon after a fight between students and a parent at Wauwatosa East High School, according to the school’s principal.
In a letter to parents, Principal Nick Hughes said there was a verbal confrontation that became physical between a parent and a group of Wauwatosa East students ahead of the freshman basketball game.
Hughes said police restrained a disruptive student during the incident for not following orders.
And while that was happening, Hughes said, the parent of that student shoved a school administrator.
“The behavior exhibited by these individuals is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” said Hughes. “The behavior exhibited this evening is not consistent with our school values. We are extremely disappointed with the events of today."
Hughes said school administrators will finalize the investigation and consult with the Wauwatosa Police Department regarding potential next steps.
He added citations will be issued and all students involved will face “progressive school discipline.”
Wauwatosa Police said that five students were cited for battery and no one involved in the fight required medical treatment.
You can read the full email from Hughes below.
The incident is still under investigation and additional arrests/citations may be issued in the future.
Hello students, families and staff, At approximately 4:10 pm today, in advance of the freshman basketball game, a verbal confrontation between an adult parent and a group of Wauwatosa East students escalated to a physical altercation. Multiple students and the parent engaged in fighting and disorderly behavior. The Wauwatosa Police Department was called to assist at the scene. During the incident, a disruptive student was restrained by the Wauwatosa Police Department for refusing to follow instructions. As this student was being detained, a school administrator was shoved by the parent of the student in police custody. The behavior exhibited by these individuals is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. At this time, three arrests have been made by the Wauwatosa Police Department as a result of this incident. The behavior exhibited this evening is not consistent with our school values. We are extremely disappointed with the events of today. School administrators will finalize the investigation and consult with the Wauwatosa Police Department regarding potential next steps. Additionally, citations will be issued as a result of this incident. All students involved will face progressive school discipline in accordance with the Disciplinary Framework.
