Principal knocked unconscious, suffering from broken ribs during attack by 16-year-old girl at school – CBS Philly

BOSTON (CBS) – Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion School in Dorchester, Massachusetts is closed Thursday after a principal and another staff member were attacked by a student during the dismissal Wednesday.

When police arrived in Boston, an officer on top campus principal Patricia Lampron was found unconscious on the ground and was being cared for by staff members. She was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries which are considered non-life threatening.

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Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Principal Patricia Lampron. (Family photo)

The principal’s daughter, MaryKate Lampron, issued a statement on Thursday on behalf of the family.

Today, our mother, Patricia Lampron, was violently assaulted at school and seriously injured by a student. She was taken to hospital by ambulance, where she is being assessed and treated for her injuries. Anyone who knows her knows how passionate she is about this school, its students, and the Henderson School community. Our primary concern is her health and safety. She will need time and support to recover from her injuries. We expect a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault to ensure the safety of all students, staff and teachers in the Henderson School Community. She wants everyone to know that there is NO room for violence in our schools.

According to WBZ-TV I-Team sources, the 61-year-old principal suffered a broken rib and a head injury.

A 16-year-old girl was arrested and will be brought before a court in Dorchester Juvenile Court for assault and charges of battery.

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Another employee was also allegedly hit, but it is unclear what injuries were sustained.

The event was attended by many students, staff and parents.

“This violent behavior will not be tolerated,” Superintendent Brenda Cassellius said in a statement. “The health, safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority at Boston Public Schools. I am personally involved and ensure we take immediate and prompt action.”

Parents need to tell their children that there is no school today here at Henderson Upper Campus School in Dorchester. Some have left their children unaware of what happened. Just to be told by the staff here, there is no school. @wbz pic.twitter.com/mWucZ8C5CJ

– Lisa Gresci (@Lisa_Gresci) November 4, 2021

Cassellius said the decision to cancel school on Thursday was for the utmost caution.

“This incident is disturbing and completely unacceptable,” Cassellius said. “We want to be clear: Violence of any kind is not tolerated and will not be tolerated in Boston Public Schools.”

Students in grades 2-12 attend the Upper Campus at Henderson School.

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The Boston Public Schools crisis team and other support staff will be available to students and teachers when they return to the classroom on Friday.

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