Wisconsin Middle School Under Police Investigation After Mother’s Viral Abuse Allegations
MADISON, WISCONSIN — A Madison middle school is at the center of a police investigation following viral social media allegations that staff members physically and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy with special needs.
The Madison Police Department confirmed that investigators are reviewing claims involving Whitehorse Middle School, after a Facebook post by the boy’s mother gained more than 24,000 shares over the weekend.
Mother’s Viral Post Sparks Outrage
In her post, the mother alleged that her son was taken to the home of a school employee where he was assaulted. She said she tracked her son’s location using his GPS monitoring device, leading her to confront the school.
According to her post, when she arrived to report the incident, staff called the police on her and accused her of trespassing. The mother’s sister-in-law also reshared the post, which has since generated over 1,900 comments, including some that called for violence against teachers.
However, records reviewed by The Wisconsin State Journal show that the house listed in the viral post is not owned by any of the employees accused. The property’s actual homeowner, Al Barber, told reporters he had no connection to the school or staff.
“I have zero to do with the school,” Barber said. “I just want to make sure my family is safe and secure here.”
District and Police Respond to Allegations
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) issued a statement Sunday confirming it is aware of the post and has reported the claims to law enforcement.
“The Whitehorse Middle School leadership team, MMSD administration, and the Office of School Safety are working closely together and following district policies and procedures,” the statement read.
Sgt. Patricia Drury of the Madison Police Department confirmed that the incident remains under investigation, but no arrests or formal charges have been announced.
District Leaders Address Broader Safety Concerns
The controversy comes just days after a violent incident at Madison West High School left a student hospitalized, prompting district officials to speak publicly about campus safety.
“Our top priority is, and always will be, the safety and emotional well-being of every student and staff,” said Superintendent Dr. Joe Gothard and School Board President Nichelle Nichols.
They emphasized that both incidents — the Whitehorse Middle School allegations and the West High School altercation — are under thorough review by the district and police.
“No one in our schools should feel unsafe,” the district leaders said. “When incidents do occur, the impact is felt deeply by all of us.”
The Madison Police Department has not released additional details, and the school district continues to investigate internally.
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