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CBS News
2 days ago
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"Senior prank" at Malibu High School causes tens of thousands of dollars in damage, district says
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District says it's working with law enforcement officials after a large group allegedly vandalized a high school in what appears to be a "senior prank." In a news release, Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton said vandals caused tens of thousands of dollars in damage at Malibu High School overnight Tuesday. The vandalism was done by a group of 40 or more current seniors and former students between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., the release alleges. A group of 40 or more seniors and former students allegedly vandalised the campus of Malibu High School overnight, according to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. SMMUSD According to the release, the vandals damaged Malibu High's campus in the following ways: Super-gluing locks to 20 classroom doors, rendering them inaccessible Pushing a golf cart down stairs, overturning it Pulling down clocks and damaging them Spray painting messages on walls, including inappropriate images Breaking tables and seating "This behavior is completely unacceptable and negatively impacts the entire Malibu community," the release reads in part. "We expect our students to act as responsible members of our community, including in the week leading up to graduation." A group of 40 or more seniors and former students allegedly vandalised the campus of Malibu High School overnight, according to the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. SMMUSD The district says that the individuals found to be responsible for the vandalism will be prosecuted. Any current students proven to be involved could be made to pay restitution for damages and lose their senior privileges. Malibu High's graduation is scheduled for June 11. Anyone with information regarding the incident is being asked to report it to the MHS administration, the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station at 818-878-1808, or anonymously through a community tip line found here.
CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Senior prank leaves large mess at Massachusetts high school, school officials call it "immature"
Senior prank goes too far, leaving large mess for staff to clean up at Massachusetts high school Senior prank goes too far, leaving large mess for staff to clean up at Massachusetts high school Senior prank goes too far, leaving large mess for staff to clean up at Massachusetts high school Both residents and school officials at a Massachusetts high school were left stunned after a senior prank took an unexpected turn from harmless fun to chaos. Senior prank gone wrong Around 90 students descended on Hanover High School on Thursday night to complete the prank, according to school officials. "I know it involved pineapples in classrooms. Somewhere in between, something happened," said Tracy Loughlin, a Hanover resident and former student at the school. The mess was discovered during a routine patrol that evening. Hanover High School The aftermath of the prank included scattered toilet paper, confetti, plastic wrap, and paper towels littering the ground. Loughlin noted that they were "no big deal" in the grand scheme of things. But rumors began to circulate throughout the town about broken glass in a science lab. Hanover Public Schools superintendent Matthew Ferron and Hanover High School principal Matthew Mattos clarified that there was no permanent damage to the building and that the most time-consuming part was cleaning up the smashed fruit. "Windows were not broken, floors were not damaged, and there was no graffiti," the joint statement read. "The damage was largely superficial." Mattos and Feeron did call the prank "immature, disrespectful, and falling short of the typical creativity or humor typically associated with senior pranks." The class of 2025 has apologized for the mess and has agreed to pay for any damages, staff overtime, and cleaning services required. The incident is being investigated by the school and Hanover Police, but any disciplinary actions will stay confidential. "While the actions of those involved were clearly inappropriate, we also recognize that young people make mistakes, and this moment presents an important opportunity for learning, growth, and accountability," Mattos and Ferron said in a statement. Residents say that diplomas should be withheld Despite the lack of lasting damage, some residents were less forgiving. "The kids that were involved should not have been able to walk," resident Mark Fanning said, suggesting the students' diplomas be withheld as punishment. But some residents were more sympathetic to the students. "I think people need to relax and give kids a little bit of slack. It's clean fun; they could be doing worse things," Michaela Fin said. "It's a little town. All the kids are good kids, I don't know how this happened or why it happened," Laughlin said.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
‘Inappropriate behavior': Hanover Public Schools releases statement after wild senior prank
What began as a harmless prank shortly crossed the line, as Hanover Public Schools addressed a disastrous senior prank. In a joint statement released by Hanover High School Principal Matthew Mattos and Superintendent Matthew Ferron on Thursday night, around 90 students, all presumably seniors in the Class of '25, entered the school after hours to perform their senior prank. Unfortunately, students went a little overboard, and it turned into 'inappropriate behavior.' 'The actions taken were immature, disrespectful, and fell far short of the creativity or humor typically associated with senior pranks.' Around 11 PM, Hanover police noticed suspicious activity coming from the high school. Upon entering the school, they found a huge mess. No students were in the building. The principal was notified. As a result of the prank, no permanent damage was done, but administrators and school workers were left with a hefty cleanup, including items like toilet paper, confetti, paper towels, and plastic wrap. School officials say that the most time-consuming part of the cleanup involved smashed fruit, which was mostly pineapples scattered all through the school. Video shows the aftermath of the 'prank'. 'I was honestly disgusted when I first came in,' Alexa Sawin, a Junior at Hanover High, said. Admin, teachers, custodial staff, and students were able to clean up the building and get the school fully operational by 8 AM on Friday. 'It was just really sad and upsetting to see the teachers in such a distraught way, one of my science teachers almost cried in front of us because he was just so disappointed in them,' Sawin said. Since the incident, officers of the Class of 2025 have taken ownership of the incident and have issued a formal apology. They will also cover any costs related to custodial overtime, professional cleaning services, or any damaged items that are discovered. 'While the actions of those involved were clearly inappropriate, we also recognize that young people make mistakes, and this moment presents an important opportunity for learning, growth, and accountability.' 'I'm really surprised and blown away that Hanover High School seniors graduating the next day did something so stupid,' said Hanover resident Tracy Loughlin. At this time, Hanover police are investigating to determine those involved, but their identities and disciplinary actions will remain confidential. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
