JCPS middle school employee injured while breaking up fight between students

The incident happened Monday at Crosby Middle School, according to district officials.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An employee at an east Louisville middle school was injured while responding to an incident on Monday.

In a statement, a Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) spokesperson said there was a fight between a group of Crosby Middle School students.

Officials added the employee was “hit” while breaking up the fight. 

No further details about the incident were shared.

The students are being disciplined in accordance with the district’s Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook, according to JCPS.

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