Brockton High School

A police officer in Brockton, Massachusetts, is on administrative leave and being investigated after a video posted on social media showed him kneeling on a high school student during an arrest.

A police officer in Brockton, Massachusetts, is on leave and under investigation after a video posted on social media showed him kneeling on a high school student during an arrest. The video was recorded outside during lunch break Wednesday at Brockton High School. Brockton Public Schools said the officer detained the student for allegedly attacking another student. That student was…

A police officer in Brockton, Massachusetts, is on administrative leave after a video posted on social media showed him kneeling on a high school student during an arrest. The video was recorded outside during lunch break Wednesday at Brockton High School. Brockton Public Schools said the officer detained the student for allegedly attacking another student. Some of the other students…

A police officer is on administrative leave after a video showed his arrest of a student at Brockton High School.

A private high school in Westwood, Massachusetts, says it is investigating allegations of harassment at a football game. Officials at Xaverian Brothers High School received a disturbing report from Brockton High School after last Friday’s game in Westwood. School officials in Brockton say their marching band and halftime performers were subjected to verbal harassment that included racist and homophobic...

Allegations of harassment at a football game are under investigation at Xaverian Brothers High School.

Brockton High School students must walk through metal detectors before heading to class Monday morning after a student brought a gun to school.

Brockton High School students must walk through metal detectors before heading to class starting Monday morning after a student brought a gun to school. The metal detectors are part of a new safety plan implemented by Brockton Public Schools and local police after the high school issued a stay-in-place order for about 90 minutes Friday morning. School officials said a…

A stay-in-place order was issued at Brockton High School for about 90 minutes Friday morning after officials said they were alerted to a Snapchat post which depicted a magazine clip in a student’s waist band. The student in question was pulled from class and he admitted to having taken the photo in September and posting it Friday.

A stay-in-place order was issued at Brockton High School for about 90 minutes Friday morning after school officials said a “concerning video” was brought to the attention of the administration. School officials said they were alerted to a Snapchat post which depicted a magazine clip in a student’s waist band. The student in question was pulled from class and he…

There is increased security at Brockton High School on Tuesday after a student brought a gun to school last week.

Brockton Public Schools are increasing security this week after a student was arrested for bringing a gun to school Friday, prompting an hours long lockdown.

Brockton Public Schools are beefing up security this week after a student was arrested for bringing a gun to school Friday, prompting an hours long lockdown. Students and parents can expect delays as well as heavy police presence at school Tuesday, including at building entrances. The officers are expected to stay on site for the entire day. Students will be…

Brockton Public Schools are increasing security measures following the arrest of a high school student who brought a gun to school, the district announced Saturday. Beginning Tuesday, student are expected to see additional police officers, including at building entrances. The officers are expected to stay on site for the entire school day. Students will also have designated doors they will…

A student brought a gun to Brockton High School, a scary situation for parents and students but one that was resolved peacefully.

After a student was arrested with a gun at Brockton High School, Brockton Public Schools Superintendent Michael Thomas discussed the emotional strain on children just returning to classes amid the pandemic and how administrators need to support them.

A Brockton High School student brought a gun to school Friday morning and turned it over to a staff member, according to the Massachusetts school’s district. No staff or students were threatened, according to a statement from the Brockton Public Schools. The high school was put on a roughly 90-minute lockdown out of caution while the school was swept,...

Brockton High School served as a vaccination clinic Thursday as students 16 and older lined up to get the COVID shot in the cafeteria. The head of Brockton’s Public Health Department says clinics like this are the future as mass vaccination sites close down in Massachusetts.

Hundreds of people turned out Friday for the funeral of Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter, who died unexpectedly last week. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. at Brockton High School. Carpenter was pronounced dead July 3 after being found unresponsive in his car outside a school where he had just dropped off a family member for a summer program. No...

Hundreds of people turned out Friday for the funeral of Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter, who died unexpectedly last week. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. at Brockton High School. Carpenter was pronounced dead July 3 after being found unresponsive in his car outside a school where he had just dropped off a family member for a summer program. No...