Two girls sent to juvenile center after fight at JCHS

Police responded to a a fight between two girls Wednesday morning at Jefferson City High School.

School officials said four other girls were indirectly involved in the fight that occurred at 9:30 a.m.

Two juveniles were sent to the Prenger Family Center. Three girls were sent to the Cole County Sheriff's Department as adults. One girl was released to her parents.

In situations such as these, school board policy allows the principal to suspend students up to 10 days and refer the matter to the superintendent.

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