Richmond Senior High School
Chad Hinson, 37, a Biology and Physical Science teacher at Richmond Senior High School since 1997, was assaulted by a student on Monday and treated for injuries at FirstHealth Richmond Memorial Hospital, according to Ashley Simmons, school district spokesperson.
Christopher Wayne Schoonover, 17, is accused of striking the teacher and fleeing the campus, school officials said.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office was called to assist in locating the student, who has not yet been found, as of 6 p.m. Monday.
No details about the altercation have been released, as it is still under investigation. In a recorded telephone alert that went out to parents earlier, Principal Cory Satterfield described the incident as a “conflict” between the student and teacher that resulted in injury to the teacher.
It was reported that the teacher has been treated and released for minor injuries, and is expected to return to work. School officials did not know exactly when Hinson would be back in the classroom.
The investigation is being handled by the Richmond County Schools Special Police, with cooperation from local law enforcement agencies.
The R.C.S. Special Police are licensed officers with the authority to issue warrants, file charges and make arrests within the legal system, Simmons explained.
Charges will be filed against Schoonover once he is apprehended, school officials said.
A sheriff’s deputy will be on campus Tuesday to provide additional security.
In a statement from the school, it was reported that “No weapon was involved, and no students were in danger at any point during the incident. The campus was not put on lockdown.”
“We will not tolerate acts of violence in any of our schools,” said Superintendent George Norris. “The safety of all students and staff is our top priority, and any student who threatens our safe environment will face severe consequences.”
Richmond Senior High School students, teachers and parents were notified of the incident by Satterfield, through use of the school public announcement system and the Alert-Now phone calling system.
Students and teachers remained on campus and continued school on a normal schedule Monday.
— Staff Writer Kelli Easterling can be reached at 910-997-3111, ext. 18, or by email at keasterling@heartlandpublications.com.
And you talk about how awful Richmond county is? You say that me and the others will probably go no where in life and be here forever? Well why are you here? What does that say about you?
We have teachers fired every year for not meeting state standards, as well they should be.
Chris violated his parole for a charge that has yet to go to court, he assaulted a government official (you know the people who are paid by taxpayers), and he fled the scene of the crime and ran for it. Why wouldn't he get an outrageous bail? the State of North Carolina makes the laws concerning drugs and i agree that a heroin charge should be greater than the man got but chris got the bail he deserved.
Thanks Jkidd2 she obviously thinks that the innocent until poroven guilty only applies to other people.
Btw i have relationships with plenty of realtors (my mother is one) and house are selling unless you think your house is worth more than market value. our housing market never took a huge hit in price being we are a small town. so please contact another realtor and talk to them about listing! you dont know whats available until you put it on the market!
Why don't you just become a vigilante justice seeker and find out the truth yourself? I'm sure that the teacher that was assaulted would be happy to meet with you and tell you his side of the story. In fact, I'm sure he would welcome it. Why not interview the other kids in the room and see if they think the boy was "standing up for himself" like you said he was. Let them tell their sides of the story. Dig deeper. You can do it. Make a change in Richmond County. Take control. You MUST be able to do a better job than the ones who are doing it. The guy that was assaulted got his name put on the front page for the world to see. Make sure you tell everyone there who you are so we can all applaud your efforts in finding out the truth.
And BTW to let you all know, these comments have all been copied by 2 school boards in 2 different states and are using it as an example as to not accept.
And Richmond RN your parents taking the child to the beach was one of their biggest complaints. There are hundreds of thousands of children around the country that have not seen the ocean and choose or not choose to do it as adults. I call it over overstepping their boundries as TEACHERS not tourist guides.
Innocent untill proven guilty...Ok, I'll go with you on that. Which kind of goes along with your "story" about your child being assaulted.
The other child that you claim did it MUST be innocent because he was NEVER declared guilty. Do you agree with that?
You can stand up for yourself without resorting to violence. That is where class comes in. Obviously lacking here. He's already been proven guilty by his classmates.
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and a charge of "assault on a government official;" since when did TEACHERS become Government officials!!!! Last I thought Government officials are fired if they dont do their job!!!! and dont "take children to the beach!" ... HOLY CRAP!
the more I read or hear about this incident the more I see he dont have a chance in to get a fair trial!
Innocent till proven guilty!!!!!!!!!
"RICHMONDRN THAT IS THE TEACHERS JOB (TO TEACH)not to go on "BEACH TRIPS" with the students!!!!!!!!!!!" Awesome point!!! your exactly right about that AYP should be a concern, and matter of fact no one here cares ... but that is because teachers arent graded on their performance of how they teach children, its about the tenure!! Sad! I think things would change a bit if that was removed from the equation...
Matter of fact in most school boards around the country students and teachers are not to be on social networks or socialize outside of an education setting with students, in most places it is the LAW! This is how students end up having the ammunition to charge teachers with the crimes they do....
pistolpete1.... why dont you pay me and buy it and I would GLADLY leave to get my children a REAL education in a DECENT school!
Brett I DID demand it and was threatened with arrest if I didnt leave the grounds so bite me!!!And hell I have spoke to realator after realtor and I have been told over and over, no one is buying. If you got so much, give me my money back and I will be gone in a heartbeat!
And JKidd... OMG! A kid stands up for himself so were told by the media (which btw this child is INNOCENT TILL PROVEN GUILY) now he is "Low class" hmmm speaks VOLUMES of my point!
Richmond RN.... yup your right I think your parents overstepped taking a child to the beach and think thier job is to teach. And why did students have no pencils and paper when they collect enough supplies at the beginning of the year to choke a horse. Your not the only person with educators in your family. I too have many in 4 different states. Cousins, uncles, brother, aunts, and they said they have never seen such lack of education when they have WATCHED intentionally at what is happening here... hahaha one even used Richmond county as an example when they said "we dont want to become like these people down there do we?" Remove tenure and see how many stick around! My sons teacher walked and quit 2 years ago in the middle of class 2 weeks before EOG's and had not taught them anything they needed to pass it, but thankfully mychildren were taught at home and didnt need the help. More than 1/2 of that 5th grade did not pass to go to 6th grade. So dont tell me how great it is!
I can BET those such as Brett Amanda and Richmond RN are those who born and raised here and will never leave cause they couldnt make it in the real world.
Like I said this is a "who know who society here" ... the first week I moved here I went to the salon to find a new hairstylist and she hit it right on the head.... she said to quote" oh hunny I was born and raised here, be careful and watch your back because people here dont like change and it will be another 25 yrs till these people come into the 21st century"... she was SOOOOOO right!!!!
CSmith... this school is becoming VERY dangerous since they cut the budget of employing REAL police at the schools and instead have rent a cops with attitudes...
Come on didnt you people read the paper last year where the principle REFUSED to fly an American Flag at he Elementary school.... hmmmmm yet every gas station in town has one! Give me a break people ....
I still daily write to ask feds to step in.... I just cant wait to be able to say told ya so!!!!
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Editor's Note: We checked with school officials this afternoon and were told this rumor is false.
— Editor John Charles Robbins
Is AYP your agrument for why children are disrepectful or just your argument, period?
I understand that you feel there are quite a few teachers in the school system who are inadequate and I wouldn't tend to disagree with you.
Generalizing ALL teachers is another thing.
Maybe you were bullied by a teacher when you were going through school? If so, take the advice you are so freely giving out. "Get Over It". You seem to be doing alright for youself now.
Clearly this issue is about a student that has no hometraining, respect or morals. Had he any of those things, this situation would never have occured. Let's not make this anything more than what it is. A student with little class acting out.
No need to expand on anything else.