Middle School
Eighth-Grader Criticized for Telling Classmate With Eczema to 'Cover Up'
Though commenters didn't pull their punches in saying that the student was wrong, for the most part it was treated as a learning moment due to the kid's age.
Bomb Threats Sent Demanding Dropping of School Title IX Investigation
The town of Kiel has received 6 bomb threats in response to a Title IX investigation at the middle school.
Teenage Girl Who Died From Rare Cancer Not Honored at Graduation: Family
Kaitlyn Atrip died just three weeks before the ceremony from stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer that effects muscle tissue.
Wrestler Chris Jericho Shares Video of Bullied Niece, Asks School for Help
Jericho claimed Sunday that his niece has been bullied "for months" at a Florida middle school, and that the district has done nothing to help.
Parents Might Sue School Over Probe Into Sons Not Using Preferred Pronouns
District officials in a Wisconsin town are investigating and have charged middle school students with sexual harassment.
Teen Arrested After Mom Reports Seeing Him Carrying Gun Into School: Police
The boy attempted to flee as the school entered lockdown, but he was soon subdued by police from multiple agencies.
'So Deep': Students Reveal What They Wish Adults 'Understood' About Them
"At this age, kids have the same emotions as an adult, but not the capacity to process/handle them yet," a TikToker weighed in.
'Mother of the Year' Arrested After Allegedly Slugging Female Youth Umpire
"Umpires are not perfect," said the female umpire who was punched. "We never will be. But guess what? No one is."
Teacher Tests Students With Strange White Board Directions in Viral Clip
"If you say Mooo at your desk today I will give you a sticker," one of the directions stated.
Teacher Caused School Lockdown Blasting Music to Interrupt State Testing
The instructor reportedly faces charges for disrupting a school function and disorderly conduct.
South Carolina Middle Schooler Allegedly Shot, Killed by Fellow 12-Year-Old
The local sheriff's office said that it has detained a suspect in connection to the shooting.
American Teen Killed On Aruba Vacation in Boating Accident
"To put it simply, we are devastated," the girl's middle school said in a statement.
Police Detonate Homemade Bomb Left Outside Middle School
"Officers contacted the Explosive Detonation Unit, who confirmed the item was a homemade explosive device," the school district said.
Teacher Repeatedly Hit, Swung at Student With Computer Charger: Deputies
The teacher was charged with one count of battery and one count of simple assault after a video allegedly showed her hitting a student in the head.
Middle School Teacher Arrested After Hidden Camera Found in Staff Bathroom
While there is no evidence of minors being recorded, there are more than 30 adult victims, police said.
'Rockstar' Third Graders Work Together to Crack Wordle Puzzle in Viral Clip
"I love seeing how they work together to accomplish a task and how excited they are when they succeed," third grade teacher Fletcher Nelson told Newsweek.
Teacher Quizzes Students on Celebrities From 2000s in Hilarious Viral Clip
The middle school students were tasked with naming famous characters like Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire.
Man in 'Your Mask Makes You Look Stupid Shirt' Filmed Taunting Kids
When a sheriff's deputy was called to the scene of one incident involving the man, they reportedly lectured the children on free speech.
Mississippi Middle School Offers Students Shapewear Over Body Image
Southaven Middle School said that offering the items was meant to help address the stress of trying to live up to the "ideal body shape."
Threats of School Shooting Allegedly Made by Students to Get Out of Class
The threats are believed to be part of a TikTok trend that claims there will be a school shooting on December 17.
Middle School Teacher Removed After Telling Class Trump Is Still President
"He also had child pornography on his laptop," the unnamed teacher allegedly claimed about Hunter Biden. "He was having sexual intercourse with his own niece."
Florida 'Teacher of the Year' Allegedly Hit Student in the Face
The incident occurred after a student commented on an Instagram post announcing the teacher's award, but the teacher has denied touching the student.
Parents 'Shocked' by Middle School Art Assignment Depicting a Sexual Act
"I didn't think I needed to look up what my child was learning in an art class," said one school parent of the art assignment.
Non-Binary 12-Year-Old Beaten at Florida Picnic For Wearing LGBT Pride Flag
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office told Newsweek on Friday there is an "active and ongoing" investigation into a 12-year-old non-binary middle school student allegedly being physically attacked by classmates for displaying an LGBTQ pride flag at a school picnic.
Parents Outraged Over Middle School Yearbook Encouraging Students To Bully
Shortly after the yearbook was sent home with students, numerous parents posted pictures of the prompts and criticized the school for allowing them to be included.
Students Say Teacher Scrawled 'Heteros Rule' Over Their Pro-LGBTQ Chalk Art
Students and parents of the Fort Bend, Texas middle school reported to news outlets that the teacher "lost control."
Teacher's Tweet About Students Giving Him Bizarre Breakfast Goes Viral
When a middle school teacher shared with his class that he hadn't eaten that morning, his class stepped up, albeit with some sugary treats.
School Worker Probed For Allegedly Using Racial Slur In Appeal to Students
The three-second clip does not provide any context to the statement, but has been met with outrage since being shared across social media.
Anti-Chinese Stereotypes Used as Test Answers in Texas Middle School Quiz
The question asked whether Chinese traditions include the eating of dogs, cutting off rude people's lips or beating thieving children with canes.
Gavin Newsom Clashes With Teachers' Unions Over California Schools Opening
Unions are calling for teachers to be vaccinated, but Newsom is refusing to budge and pushing on with his plan to reopen schools.