SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Lakeland High School in Suffolk was placed on lockdown after several fights broke out in the cafeteria.
Police say Lakeland’s school resource officer (SRO) called dispatch around 11:30 a.m. Thursday reporting several fights in the cafeteria. It is not known if the fights are related.
No injuries have been reported.
The investigation is ongoing.
Following the incident, parents received the following message:
As you know, I always stress the importance of keeping an open line of communication between the home and the school. I also want to assure you that the safety of every child here is our primary concern. As such, I need to inform you of a disturbance that occurred this morning on the campus of Lakeland High School.
As students were transitioning to lunch, multiple fights occurred in the cafeteria area. The school was placed on a Code Yellow to clear the halls and get students into their classes. No weapons were involved. The Suffolk Police Department was contacted, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Please discuss with your child the importance of telling a teacher, administrator, or staff member when they know of a situation that could threaten student safety. If your student is aware of any information related to these incidents, please encourage them to tell an administrator or school staff member. Thank you for your continued support to keep Lakeland High School safe.
Marie Bullock, Assistant Principal
10 On Your Side is working to learn if the school is still on lockdown and what caused the fights.
