2 students injured during altercation on Harlem High School bus

HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two students were minorly injured during an altercation between several students on the school bus on the way to Harlem High School on Wednesday morning, according to the principal.

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On Sept. 4, Principal Casey Dees sent a letter to parents notifying them of the incident on bus 1815.

Dees stated that the school bus driver pulled over in a neighborhood and one of the students involved in the incident got off the school bus. Columbia County School District Police officers immediately responded to the scene and Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies assisted with safely locating the student who left the bus.

Parents were informed that first responders were called for a minor injury to two students involved in the incident, and no other injuries were reported.

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As a result of the incident, the school bus arrived at school approximately 15 minutes late and impacted only the students on the bus, Dees says.

The investigation is still ongoing, however, all parties responsible will be held able according to the Code of Conduct and any violations of the law.

“Safety of students and staff is a top priority and the school bus is an extension of the classroom. As such, students are expected to maintain proper decorum while a enger. Inappropriate physical is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Any suspicious behavior on a school bus should be reported to the school bus driver, Columbia County School District Police, or by ing the anonymous tip hotline at 706-541-3600. Working together, we can continue to provide a safe, positive environment for students and staff,” Dees says.