Violence broke out in a Virginia high school as a 15-year-old student stabbed a classmate during a hallway fight, underscoring critical security flaws in the liberal-controlled school district. The incident at West Potomac High School in Alexandria has parents and conservative leaders calling for urgent action to ensure student safety in an environment where political correctness appears to have compromised basic protection measures. Security Failures Lead to Dangerous Confrontation A 15-year-old student is in custody after a stabbing left a 16-year-old classmate injured at West Potomac High School. The altercation, which involved three students and was captured on video, exposed the dangerous conditions students are facing in Fairfax County schools. Despite being one of the wealthiest school districts in the country, Fairfax County’s West Potomac High School lacks basic security measures, such as metal detectors, which could have prevented the weapon from entering the building. The school only has a pilot program for weapons detection systems being tested elsewhere in the district, a clear sign of leadership failure at a time when school violence is rising across the nation. Parents Outraged by School’s Inadequate Response Parents were outraged when the school’s response to the stabbing was to implement a “Stay Put, Stay Tuned” protocol rather than evacuate students. This left many parents scrambling to reach their children as the incident unfolded, including one mother who was forced to rush to the school after receiving a distressing call from her son. Joanne Boice, the mother of one of the students, described the terrifying moment when her son urgently pleaded with her to pick him up. “He just said he was walking down the hall, a kid got stabbed by two boys… He was really shaken up… ‘Mom, please come get me. I’m a mess.'” Many parents felt the school’s lack of a swift response added to their distress, as they were left in the dark about the situation while their children remained locked in classrooms. Conservatives Push for Increased Safety Measures As the investigation continues, local conservatives are calling for stronger safety protocols in Fairfax County schools. Many have criticized the district’s decision to reduce police presence in schools, leaving students vulnerable to violence. School officials claim there is no ongoing threat, but the school board and concerned parents are pushing for increased security, including more school resource officers and advanced security technologies. Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis has defended the district’s decision to delay student dismissal, but parents are demanding accountability and a reassessment of the district’s security approach. The student responsible for the stabbing will face charges of malicious wounding. However, many parents are calling for broader reforms, including better security systems and greater transparency, to prevent future tragedies. The failure to prioritize student safety over political agendas has sparked a heated debate about the direction of education policy in liberal-run districts. Sources: Police: Student faces charge after stabbing teen at West Potomac High School – WTOP News Teen Stabbed at West Potomac High School, School Tries to Prevent Retaliation – Newsweek