GODFREY - Alton School District 11 Superintendent Dr. Kristie Baumgartner issued statements on Thursday afternoon about the series of physical altercations that occurred at Alton High School on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. "Multiple students were involved in these altercations," Baumgartner said. "A significant number of administrators, staff and law enforcement officers responded immediately to restore order. No students were seriously injured and no weapons were involved. “The events yesterday were absolutely unacceptable. They are senseless and embarrassing for our students, staff, school and community. We are continuing our investigation to identify all students responsible and administer serious school consequences. The motivation behind these events remains unclear, but all of the students involved were known to each other. "We would like to express that the vast majority of our students at Alton High are respectful, kind, and follow school rules. We deeply regret that these
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GODFREY - Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos D. Pulido released a statement about what transpired Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Alton High School on Thursday afternoon. This is the statement by the chief deputy: "Throughout the day on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Alton High School staff and two School Resource Officers, who are Madison County Sheriff's Deputies, handled multiple fights involving groups of students. As the fights continued, additional law enforcement agencies were requested to assist. As Deputies were trying to intervene, Deputies were battered by some of the subjects involved. No serious injuries to anyone involved were reported. "The investigation into the fights, which includes reviewing video surveillance and obtaining statements, continues. The details of the investigation will be presented to the Madison County State's Attorney's Office at a later date. "Any school discipline will be handled by the Alton School District. "We do not condone this type of behavior
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