A shocking incident occurred at Valley High School in Las Vegas on Thursday, as a substitute teacher was caught on camera engaging in a physical altercation with a student. The incident, which took place in the school’s cafeteria, has sparked outrage within the community and has raised questions about the safety of students and the conduct of staff members within the school.
According to sources, the substitute teacher involved in the fight has been identified as Re’Kwon Smith, a 27-year-old with Clark County School District since November 2023. The altercation reportedly began after the student allegedly called the teacher a racial slur, which prompted Smith to react violently.
In a video that has been circulating on social media, both parties can be seen throwing punches at each other before the student is knocked to the ground. The substitute teacher is then seen standing over the student, appearing to taunt him, before walking away as the student is surrounded by a campus security monitor and other students who help him up. The student, who is conscious and talking, is seen pointing towards the teacher and saying, “you’re going to jail [slur]”, while laughing.
The incident has sparked outrage among parents and community members. The Clark County School District released a statement condemning any form of violence, stating that it goes against the fundamental principles of education and respect. They also assured the public that any altercation between a teacher and a student is thoroughly investigated, and appropriate disciplinary action is taken. Valley High School principal Kimberly Perry-Carter also sent an email to parents, informing them of the altercation and stating that the police are currently investigating the incident.
Videos from the incident are now being used as evidence by the local police, who have arrested both the student and the teacher. Sources say that the student involved is currently recovering from the fight in a local hospital. The teacher, Re’Kwon Smith, is facing serious criminal charges, including battery resulting in serious bodily harm, assaulting a school pupil on school property, threatening to do bodily harm to a public school student, and interfering with a student from attending school.
Smith has been removed from the Clark County School District’s substitute pool and is no longer eligible to teach in the district. He is currently being held on $9,000 bail at the Clark County Detention Center and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of students within the school and has sparked a larger conversation about potential racial tensions within the school community. Some parents have called for stricter measures to be implemented to ensure the safety of students, while others have expressed support for the substitute teacher, arguing that he was provoked by the student’s use of racial slurs.
The school district has not released any further information about the incident or the status of the student involved. However, they have assured the public that they are taking this incident seriously and are committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students. The community is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigation and hoping for a swift resolution to this disturbing incident. As this story continues to develop, the school district and local authorities will provide updates and information to the public.
