Violent fight at local high school caught on camera sparks parent concerns
Luis Avila
THERMAL, Calif. (KESQ) – Parents are demanding answers and action after a violent fight involving multiple students broke out at Desert Mirage High School on Tuesday. The incident, caught on camera, has left families on edge and raised new concerns about student safety on campus.
Pedro, a parent who requested anonymity, says this isn’t an isolated issue.
“Frustrating. You wonder what’s going on at the school to check on your kids. If they’re involved. One never knows.”
Pedro, Thermal Resident
Pedro’s child attends Desert Mirage, and he says the circulating video immediately made him fear the worst.
He believes the Coachella Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) needs to do more to prevent these kinds of incidents, pointing to the need for increased campus security. However, he also emphasized the role of parents in keeping children out of harm’s way.
“I think there should be more security both inside and outside the campus… Us parents need to be more conscious and not let our children get involved where they shouldn’t. Be more attentive.”
Pedro, Thermal Resident
Pedro claims he has voiced his concerns to school officials but feels like they’ve gone unheard.
KESQ reached out to the school district for comment. While CVUSD did not respond to an interview request, the district provided a statement:
“The District is aware of the physical altercation that occurred in the Desert Mirage High School parking lot after school. Law enforcement responded and is supporting us in maintaining a safe learning environment. There were no reported injuries and families were notified to reassure them that all students were safe.”
Still, parents like Pedro say the district’s response isn’t enough.
It remains unclear what sparked the fight or how many students were directly involved.
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