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‘I just want to raise awareness’: Mother demands answers after daughter assaulted by assistant principal in Katy ISD
Read full article: ‘I just want to raise awareness’: Mother demands answers after daughter assaulted by assistant principal in Katy ISDA Houston mother is seeking justice after her 14-year-old daughter was allegedly assaulted by an assistant principal at Mayde Creek High School
Katy ISD assistant principal charged after allegedly choking, tackling 14-year-old student
Read full article: Katy ISD assistant principal charged after allegedly choking, tackling 14-year-old studentAdrian Lee Berg, an assistant principal at Mayde Creek High School, has been charged with assaulting a 14-year-old student after surveillance footage captured him pushing and tackling her during an altercation on October 3.
Mayde Creek High School QB arrested, faces 4 counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon
Read full article: Mayde Creek High School QB arrested, faces 4 counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weaponKATY, Texas – Mayde Creek High School quarterback Donte Jones, 18, is facing four counts of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon after being arrested by Houston police with assistance from Katy Independent School District Police Thursday. Officials say Jones and three others were gathered at an apartment complex in the 18600 block of South Parkview Drive on August 22, according to court records. One of the victims identified Jones to police saying he’s seen Jones before because they both attended Katy ISD’s Opportunity Awareness Center alternative school. “On September 17, 2020, the Katy ISD Police at the request of the Houston Police Department (HPD), assisted in the arrest of student Donte Jones. The arrest pertains to an HPD case, and details regarding possible charges should be directed to that agency," Katy ISD officials wrote in part in a statement to KPRC 2.
Mayde Creek ready for air attack with new quarterback
Read full article: Mayde Creek ready for air attack with new quarterbackThe Mayde Creek Rams pounded the ball on the ground in 2019 with great results, finishing 9-3 and winning a playoff game. The new coach, returning standoutThere are plenty of new faces, including at head coach and quarterback. Randle has been dealing with lowered numbers due to COVID, along with plenty of other related uncertainties. “Coach Randle has really brought up our spirits.”Loughridge will be the focal point of the offense, but now the team has a new element at the signal-caller position. “They put us as the #20 team in Houston and we believe we’re better than that,” said Jace.
Several Mayde Creek Junior High students hospitalized due to cellphone battery smoke, district says
Read full article: Several Mayde Creek Junior High students hospitalized due to cellphone battery smoke, district saysKATY, Texas – Several Mayde Creek Junior High students were sent to area hospitals Friday after a cellphone battery began to smoke, according to Katy Independent School District spokeswoman Maria DiPetta. According to the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, investigators determined several students were playing with an old cellphone by taking it apart. Investigators said one of the students was playing with the battery, causing it to overheat, bulge and smoke. Those students were taken to our nurse’s office and those that suffered from smoke inhalation were transported by our EMS units,” Dipetta said. Officials with the West Lake Fire Department said the smoke was caused by battery failure.
Katy ISD responds to claims student was raped at Mayde Creek High School
Read full article: Katy ISD responds to claims student was raped at Mayde Creek High SchoolKATY, Texas – Katy Independent School District police confirmed Thursday they are investigating allegations that a 16-year-old girl was attacked and raped in a secluded hallway near the cafeteria at Mayde Creek High School about 11:30 a.m. Nov. 22. Sexual assault is an incident that campus administration and Katy ISD police investigate thoroughly to ensure student and staff safety. The safety of our students at MCHS and throughout Katy ISD is our utmost priority. I appreciate your support and understanding as we continue our investigation with the Katy ISD Police Department. KPRC 2 spoke with district officials who said a Katy ISD detective tried to contact the girl and her mother, but they were uncooperative.