Cypress-Fairbanks ISD: Cy-Springs student stabbed on campus, suspect in custody, district says

HOUSTON - A Cypress Springs High School student was hospitalized on Wednesday after being stabbed during an altercation on campus, according to a letter from the school principal.

Cypress Springs High School student stabbed

School officials said a fight took place around 11:15 a.m. Wednesday morning in a restroom on campus. 

Officials said a student was stabbed, and later taken to a local hospital.

The campus was later placed into a "secure the building" mode, which means no one comes into the building or leaves. A classroom was also placed on a "hold" while campus and district police investigated the incident. 

School officials said the suspect fled the campus after the incident and was then located and taken into custody by the Cypress-Fairbanks Police Department. 

Officials said a knife was also confiscated. 

By 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, the "secure the building" mode was lifted.

What they're saying:

In a letter to parents and guardians, Cypress Springs High School Principal Dr. Cheryl T. Henry, said, "We ask parents to please use this incident as an opportunity to discuss with your students what they can and cannot bring to school and remind them that there are consequences stated in the CFISD Code of Conduct for bringing any form of weapon on campus. Also, continue to encourage your child to always report to an adult any situation that appears to be unsafe. We remain committed to providing a safe environment for every student and staff member at Cypress Springs High School."