Norfolk Co. Agricultural HS teacher accused of texting scandal with student

WALPOLE, Mass. — State officials are investigating after a Norfolk County Agricultural High School teacher was accused of sending text messages to one of her students in Walpole.

The Superintendent of Norfolk County Agricultural High School said, in part, that the school is currently working with authorities to determine if the allegations are true.

The teacher has since been place on administrative leave.

The Department of Children and Families and the district attorney are investigating the incident, police say.

The text messages were allegedly sent between a female teacher at Norfolk Agricultural High School and a male student.

Walpole Police say they initiated the investigation, and notified the Department of Children and Families and the Norfolk County district attorney's office after they were told about the incident.

Police say the next step is for the district attorney's office to determine if any criminal misconduct took place.

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The Department of Children and Families said they cannot speak on the matter due to confidentiality laws.

The investigation is ongoing, according to the district attorney and Walpole Police.

The school's full statement can be found below:

"You have inquired about an investigation at NCAHS into alleged inappropriate behavior by a teacher. Once we were informed of such an allegation, the teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave and the families of the students involved were immediately notified. We have also notified, and are working with, the Walpole Police Department, the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Protecting our students is our highest priority and we will do everything we can to ensure their safety, as well as their privacy. Due to the fact that this is a personnel matter, we are limited in what we can share, but to the extent we can, we will keep you updated."

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