CALVERT COUNTY, Md. — Two recent incidents involving student violence in Calvert County Public Schools have raised concerns among parents about how school officials and law enforcement handle student safety.
In one case, a 17-year-old girl was assaulted by a male student after stepping off a school bus. The attack was captured on video by a bystander who did not intervene. In another incident, a second-grade girl was harassed and later assaulted on a school bus, sustaining visible injuries.
Despite policies outlined in the Calvert County Public Schools Code of Conduct, which include consequences for physical violence and harassment, parents have reported to The BayNet delays in disciplinary action and a lack of urgency from school administrators and law enforcement.
High School Student Attacked, Investigation Ongoing
The first incident involved a 17-year-old girl who was beaten and choked by a male student after exiting her school bus. A neighbor recorded the assault but did not step in. The girl’s mother took her to the hospital and attempted to file a police report but was advised to file a complaint in juvenile court instead. Although she received a case number, she has yet to hear from the investigating officer.
Maryland law classifies assault as a criminal offense, and the Calvert County Public Schools Code of Conduct mandates suspensions, expulsions, and legal referrals for violent behavior. Additionally, individuals who record and share violent acts online may face legal consequences under cyber harassment or incitement laws.
At this time, it is unclear whether law enforcement or the school system has taken disciplinary action in this case.
Second-Grade Student Assaulted on School Bus
In a separate case, a 7-year-old girl faced repeated harassment on her school bus, which ultimately escalated into a physical assault, leaving her with scratches on her face. According to the girl’s parent, rather than taking immediate disciplinary action against the other student, school officials instead proposed placing a bus aide on the route.
The Calvert County Public Schools Code of Conduct outlines responses to bullying, harassment, and physical assault, including suspensions, loss of bus privileges, and behavioral interventions. Maryland’s Safe Schools Act also mandates investigations into bullying incidents.
It remains unclear what disciplinary actions, if any, have been taken in this case.
Parents Call for Action
Some parents say these incidents highlight inconsistencies in how school safety policies are enforced. Several have reached out to school administrators, the Board of Education, and law enforcement officials, calling for immediate action. Some parents are documenting incidents and considering filing formal complaints to push for greater accountability.
Local resources, such as the Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline, Safe Schools Maryland, and the National Bullying Prevention Center, offer support for students and families dealing with school violence. School-based mental health programs and counseling services are also available for students in need of emotional support.
Looking for Solutions
While schools and law enforcement play a role in addressing student safety, experts emphasize that preventing violence also involves parental guidance. Behavioral intervention programs, counseling, and mentoring services can help address the root causes of bullying and aggression among students.
Community members are calling for stricter enforcement of anti-bullying policies, transparent investigations into school violence incidents, and appropriate disciplinary action for students involved in violent behavior.
A public discussion on student safety is expected to continue as parents and school officials seek solutions.
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retired from teaching 20 years ago. Some things never change.
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Go after the parents in Civil Court for damages.
Calvert school administrators r worthless in discipline. Their agenda is to push kids through schools with unscathed records to boost their stats.
Individuals recording/distributing video of fights should be punished as severely as the aggressor of the fight..
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People don’t know the true story behind this nor talk about how she always wanted to fight him since school started and how she would even want to start to fight him one day at 7:00am people need to hear this teenagers story you’ll be so shocked on how this is different from what u hear and see.