Splendora High School stabbing: Report of 'physical altercation' between student, staff member

SPLENDORA, Texas - Law enforcement swarmed Splendora High School on Thursday after a reported "physical altercation" involving a student and a staff member, officials confirm.

What we know:

Splendora ISD confirmed the investigation but did not provide further details about the altercation. However, Sheriff Wesley Doolittle described the incident as a "reported stabbing."

The sheriff's office says no students were injured, but did confirm that a teacher was reportedly assaulted.

What we don't know:

The extent of the teacher's injuries is not known at this time.

"Scene is secure"

District police, the sheriff’s office and Texas DPS were among the dozens of law enforcement who responded to the scene.

The sheriff's office says the scene is secure and there is no threat to students or the general public. 

" The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all our residents and especially our children," the sheriff's office said in an update.

School on "secure hold"

What they're saying:

According to a message sent to parents, a lockdown has been changed to a secure hold, and students are not being released at this time.

"We want to assure our community that all other students and staff are in their classrooms and instruction is continuing as scheduled," the district said in the message.

This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.