Four Arrested After Fight At Cheltenham HS; Teacher Hospitalized

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP, PA -- School officials are responding after a brawl at the high school Wednesday morning led to four student arrests and the hospitalization of a teacher, in addition to multiple other teacher injuries.

While classes and after-school activities continued without delay or cancellation on Wednesday into Thursday, additional security measures were put in place, according to officials.

"The district's primary concern is the immediate safety of our students and faculty," high school principal Raymond McFall said. "

Additional "personnel" will be on campus through the end of this week and next week for security and counseling.

The names of three of the students who were arrested have not been released because they are minors. One of the arrested students is Amber Nicole Lewis, who is 18, according to court documents. The students face charges of aggravated assault and related counts.

According to 6ABC, eight teachers were injured in the brawl. The report states that school officials are ignoring the teacher's union's calls for stricter safety measures.

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Video footage of the fight showed one member of school staff attempt to break up the melee, but she got hit and knocked down. She remained motionless on the floor of the hallway for the duration of the video.

McFall said that he is holding meetings with students and faculty throughout the day Thursday.

"It goes without saying that the violence that transpired on Wednesday is intolerable and heart-wrenching," McFall said. "Such behaviors do not represent the larger student body community. The District will impose severe sanctions on abuses of our code of conduct...to ensure a healthy school culture for all."

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It's not yet clear what inspired the fight.

Image via Cheltenham School District