On March 20, local authorities announced the arrest of Kandice Guice, a 60-year-old teacher at the school, on charges of sexual battery by an authority figure.
According to court documents cited by NBC News, Guice is accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with the student, whose age has not been disclosed for privacy reasons. Police stated that her alleged actions occurred over a period of several months.
Days later, on March 24, a second teacher from the same school, Kayla Montgomery, aged 25, was also arrested.
Montgomery faces similar charges, with police alleging that she, too, engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with the same student.
The timeline of the alleged abuse reportedly overlaps with Guice’s case, though further details remain under investigation.
In a statement to USA Today, the school administration confirmed that both teachers had been placed on leave and subsequently terminated following the arrests.
The school, which prides itself on its strict moral and ethical code, expressed shock and stated that it is cooperating fully with law enforcement. “We are devastated by these allegations and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students,” the statement read.
The administration also noted that counseling services have been made available to students and staff affected by the incident.
The arrests have sparked outrage among parents and the broader community, who are demanding answers about how such alleged misconduct could go undetected.
“We send our kids to this school because we trust them to be safe, and now this happens,” a parent told Fox News. “How did no one notice what was going on?”
Advocates for child safety have called for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Experts suggest that private schools, like public ones, should undergo routine audits and implement policies for better oversight of staff-student interactions.
Both Guice and Montgomery have been released on bond and are awaiting trial. If convicted, they could face significant prison time and be required to register as sex offenders.
Speaking to ABC News, District Attorney Jessica Clarke emphasized the charges’ seriousness: “These cases highlight the importance of vigilance in protecting our youth from exploitation, regardless of the setting.”
As the legal process unfolds, questions remain about whether the school could face lawsuits or penalties for failing to prevent the alleged abuse.
Legal analysts told The New York Times that schools are often held accountable when they fail to act on warning signs or reports of misconduct.
