Supt. Horne statement on Maryvale High School stabbing

PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following statement in response to the fatal stabbing of a student at Maryvale High School today.

Horne stated, “The death of a student as the result of a stabbing at Maryvale High School is a terrible tragedy. Schools must be safe places.

The on-campus school safety officer responded immediately, rendered aid to the student, and did his job well.

This terrible incident reinforces my commitment to doing everything possible to make schools safe.”