North Wales, Pa. – A 13-year-old student at Pennbrook Middle School in Montgomery County is facing charges for an unprovoked attack against a classmate that left the victim seriously injured and hospitalized. The incident occurred in the school cafeteria, where the 13-year-old allegedly used a Stanley metal mug to attack the 12-year-old, causing head injuries. The school was placed on hold to handle the situation as law enforcement and medical personnel responded to the scene.
School officials reported that the victim’s head was bleeding, and the injured student was hospitalized due to the severity of the injuries sustained during the attack. Following the incident, the school day resumed, but the middle school principal sent a letter to parents, describing it as a physical altercation. The district’s superintendent later sent an email detailing plans for addressing the incident with students and providing support through the school’s counseling department and a traumatic event response team.
Parents expressed shock and concern after receiving news of the attack, with one parent describing the emotional toll of receiving a text from their child saying they were scared. Another parent questioned whether the school had adequately addressed previous complaints regarding the aggressor’s behavior, noting that their daughter had been threatened earlier in the week. The community is left questioning the safety measures in place at the school and advocating for a more proactive approach to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the investigation continues and discussions are held with both families involved, school administrators have made counseling services available to students who may have been affected by the violent incident. A school board meeting is scheduled to address the incident further. The community is grappling with the aftermath of the attack and working towards ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in the school.