San Felipe-Del Rio CISD Releases Statement After Student Fight Near Fairgrounds

San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District said two Del Rio High School students were involved in a physical altercation March 2, 2026 after school dismissal in front of the Val Verde County Fairgrounds, and one student sustained injuries that required medical attention. According to an SFDR CISD statement republished by local outlets, a passing motorist observed the injured student and transported him to the Del Rio High School Freshman Campus for treatment, where Emergency Medical Services and the Del Rio Police Department responded to provide assistance and assess the situation.

The district said the incident is being handled under the Student Code of Conduct and has been referred to law enforcement for further review. SFDR CISD declaration included: “The incident is being addressed in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct, and the matter has been referred to law enforcement for further review.” The statement added that “the safety and well-being of our students remains our top priority,” and thanked first responders while directing parents with questions to contact campus administration for additional information.

SFDR CISD’s account provides a clear sequence: classes were released, the altercation occurred in front of the Val Verde County Fairgrounds, the injured student was taken to the Freshman Campus by a passing motorist, and EMS and Del Rio Police responded at the Freshman Campus. The district’s statement repeated: “A passing motorist observed the injured student and transported him to the Del Rio High School Freshman Campus for treatment,” and confirmed responders “responded to the Freshman Campus to provide assistance and assess the situation.”

The skirmish comes as the district has recently emphasized discipline policies in a separate Feb. 11, 2026 release following Texas Education Agency guidance. That SFDRCISD release quoted TEA guidance and listed potential school-day consequences including “Assigned unexcused absence,” “Potential loss of the ability to receive credit or final grades for classes missed,” and “Other applicable disciplinary consequences including but not limited to disruption of the school’s learning environment, insubordination, and/or leaving school property.” The Feb. 11 release also warned that “Teachers and other staff that facilitate walkouts will be subject to investigation and sanction.”

Local trustees and district officials have also been engaged this week on transportation safety after multiple bus air-conditioning failures, which Del Rio News Network reported affected the Mighty Ram Band’s trip to McAllen and Queen City Belles travel to San Antonio. Trustee Overfelt posted on social media: “Questions must be asked of our transportation department, its director and upper administration,” and asked, “How did this systemic failure come to be?” Board secretary Jesus Emilio Galindo wrote, “I sincerely apologize to the Mighty Ram Band and the parents and staff for this unfortunate incident,” while Diego M. Almaraz Jr. said administration “are demanding a fix immediately.”

SFDR CISD closed its statement by reiterating cooperation with local authorities: “San Felipe Del Rio CISD will continue to work closely with local authorities to ensure the safety of our students on and off campus.” Parents seeking details were advised to contact campus administration for additional information.