Multiple fights have broken out on A.M. Barbe High School’s campus this week.

Oh Thursday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a large fight involving several students. The students were detained and peace was restored. No arrests were made.

On Friday morning, another altercation involving students took place. This fight was quickly ended by CPSO school resource officers.

A second fight between adults broke out after parents and guardians came to the campus in response to the morning fight.

CPSO deputies responded to the incident and the fight was stopped. Deputies and school personnel removed the individuals from the campus.

A report is being filed and investigations pertaining to the incident are ongoing.

CPSO stated it does not appear that the incidents are related.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board is assisting with the investigation. In response the the altercations on Friday, CPSB Superintendent Shannon LaFargue said the safety of students, faculty and staff is priority.

“Teaching and learning cannot happen within the walls of our classrooms if we cannot provide a safe environment for everyone involved. In regards to the recent incidents at Barbe High School, we, in conjunction with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, are fully investigating these matters. We are reviewing our current protocols and procedures to see how we can improve. School-level logistical adjustments are currently being considered, as well as placement of additional law enforcement personnel. Students involved in incidents on our campuses will be held accountable to the fullest extent possible, and we will not tolerate adults causing disturbances on our properties.”