Harrisburg High School officials handed out 500 suspension notices as part of the new principal’s crackdown. About 1,100 students are enrolled in the school.
At least 100 students served one-day suspensions, but the fates of the other students remain unknown as officials and parents work to confirm if some absences can be excused.
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School officials were holding an informal news conference to discuss the new expectations for the school when a fire alarm sounded. Reporters, students, and staff remained outside for 10 minutes as the fire department cleared the building.