Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The fights are always targeted, OP - they're between students who have an existing beef. Your child should feel safe attending this school.
This is what I received from the school. My kid was at school today but was not aware a fight occurred:
B-CC Serious Incident - 1/17/25
Dear Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Community,
I am writing to inform you about a serious incident that occurred this morning and the actions taken to address it. During this incident, two students attacked a third student, resulting in physical injuries. A staff member quickly intervened, de-escalating the situation and brought the students involved to the office. The police were called, and both the police and the school began an investigation.
The school nurse assessed the victim, who was later taken to the hospital by their parents. Additionally, another student recorded the incident, and while the video has since been deleted, it did make its way to social media. I strongly urge everyone in our community to refrain from sharing or reposting such content, as it only amplifies harm and trauma.
I am always saddened when sharing information about incidents such as this. When students resort to physical violence rather than working to find productive ways to resolve conflicts, it impacts our overall school environment and can endanger other members of our school community. While we are continuing our work to address this incident in accordance with the MCPS Student Code of Conduct, I can confirm that all of the involved students will not be attending school in the coming days. In addition, we need to work together to ensure that our students find ways to resolve conflicts appropriately.
How You Can Support at Home:
Monitor and limit social media use. Many conflicts arise from social media posts, group chats, and hurtful messages.
Encourage your child to seek support from a counselor or administrator if they are struggling with peer interactions or experiencing bullying.
Reinforce the importance of respecting others, even in disagreement.
Talk to your child about avoiding confrontational situations and reporting concerns to an adult.
I am also concerned about the actions of students who may choose to film events like this. When these events are filmed, they encourage fights, glorifying violence and disrupting our learning environment. I want to be clear: any student who uses their phone to film or incite violence, as well as those who are directly involved in the fight, may face disciplinary consequences in line with the MCPS Student Code of Conduct.
At Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, we are committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all students. It will take all of us working together to achieve this goal. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we navigate this challenging situation. Please feel free to reach out to your child’s administrator if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Shelton Mooney, Ed.D.
Principal
This was a pretty good incident letter. MCPS should use it as a model.
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