Houston ISD student suffers medical emergency at Marshall Middle School
HOUSTON - A student at Marshall Middle School was taken to the hospital following a medical emergency on Wednesday.
According to district officials, the student had a medical emergency on campus.
The incident was witnessed by many students and staff who provided immediate assistance.
Officials stated EMS officials arrived, quickly took the student to the hospital, and the parents were notified by school officials.
District officials said in a statement, "The health and safety of all our students is our top priority, and we will have the HISD Crisis Response team onsite at the campus to support staff and students this week. The District will work with campus leadership to support the family and the entire campus community in the days to come."
Texas Rep. Christina Morales released this statement on Thursday after the incident was reported:
I am writing to express my and my community’s concerns regarding the reported medical emergency that occurred at Marshall Middle School in Texas House District 145 yesterday, August 14, 2024. The public details of this event are vague, and I would like clarification as to what happened and the response of HISD staff and leadership.
There are credible news reports stating that the event was witnessed by other students and staff, and that the student was transported to the hospital. I request that the Texas Education Agency and Houston Independent School District provide a detailed account of what occurred at Marshall Middle School on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Houston Independent School District under the leadership of Superintendent Miles has developed a track record of being ill-prepared and not prioritizing student wellbeing and safety. This inquiry comes from a place of concern for students and a responsibility that we at the state level have in overseeing Houston Independent School District now in the hands of the state-appointed board of managers. It is my expectation that this request for information will be answered in a timely manner by both the Texas Education Agency and Houston Independent School District.