A teacher at Murphey Middle School has been placed on administrative leave after an incident on campus during dismissal Tuesday.
What’s Happening: Principal Dr. Bettina M. Kyler sent a letter to families Thursday saying the school opened a formal investigation in coordination with authorities after the incident.
What’s Important: The letter does not describe what happened, name the teacher, or identify which authorities are involved. Officials said the investigation is active and ongoing.
What’s Still Unknown: It is not known what the teacher is accused of or whether any students were directly involved.
The Path Forward: Families with concerns can contact the school or call the Richmond County School System Safety Tip Line at (706) 828-1077.


