NISH addresses safety after a series of fights

IBERIA PARISH — New Iberia Senior High has been under scrutiny this week after five fights broke out on campus in just two days.

While school leaders and police say safety remains their top priority, some parents are questioning whether the full story is being told.

Principal Emanuel Harding said student safety is at the center of every decision.

“I can guarantee you, my utmost priority when I walk through those doors is keeping your child safe, and giving them the opportunity to learn without fear,” Harding said. He acknowledged hearing rumors from parents that don’t match what administrators have documented, including claims that students were trampled during the commotion.

“I know there has been speculation on things that have happened in the last few days,” Harding said. “However,