CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A second sexual assault has been reported involving Union Scioto Schools.
According to a police report obtained by the Guardian, the Unioto Middle School principal reported to deputies that a female student said she was raped while attending an after-school function. The rape reportedly occurred at a local youth-oriented business, and when the girl returned to school the next day, she told friends that a fellow male student had raped her at the event.
The 13-year-old girl told officials that she was pushed up against a barrier and was touched repeatedly by another student, who is 15-years-old.
The male student reportedly has a history with the school. Records obtained by the Guardian show that the boy has been accused of having a “rape list” and “hit list” of students he wanted to sexually assault and kill. It is unknown if the boy is still attending school.
Parents were outraged on Tuesday when they learned through the news that a 6-year-old student was sexually molested on a school bus by an 18-year-old student. The assault happened more than three weeks ago and so far, parents have yet to be contacted about the situation alerting them to the problem. The Guardian requested the report from the Sheriff’s office the day after it happened, but the Sheriff waited three weeks to release the record, along with a dozen other police reports.
“I want to know why the Union-Scioto Local School District didn’t notify parents of this situation, and instead, I have to read this on [the news],” said local parent Jerry Weatherby.
Parent Stacy Lucas agreed.
“Unioto, I’d love to know why parents are finding out this way and you didn’t send out any sort of notice to warn parents?” she asked.
The Guardian reached out multiple times to Superintendent Matt Thornsberry regarding the allegations and lack of communications with parents. He has not returned multiple messages or emails.
As of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, families still had not heard from the district, leaving many to wonder: “did the sexual assault happen on my child’s bus?”
If you or a loved one has been the victim of sexual assault, free help is available. When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local sexual assault service provider in your area.