Food fight cancels school’s graduation
WASHINGTON, Conn. — A raucous food fight among eighth-graders Wednesday at Shepaug Valley Middle School prompted the principal to punish the class by canceling Thursday’s graduation ceremonies.The disciplinary reaction infuriated some parents, who thought the response was too harsh for the deed, particularly for those not involved.
Administrators, though, are holding the entire class accountable because the fight was so destructive and disruptive, and the majority of students knew what was planned. more…