Two stabbed at Billings Senior High, district officials cancel Wednesday’s classes
Jan 14, 2026 | 2:52 pm ET
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The main entrance to Billings Senior High, located at 425 Grand Ave., in Billings (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan).
Two people — a student and teacher — are recovering and expected to survive a stabbing at Billings Senior High School on Tuesday afternoon.
A little before 4:30 p.m., Senior High went into lockdown after school district officials say a teacher was attacked by a student who had a knife. Billings Police confirmed that two people were taken to an area hospital.
Lt. Samantha Puckett on Wednesday said the department is not releasing any other information, but that all people involved have been accounted for, and there is no threat to the public. She told the Daily Montanan it is still an active investigation.
The incident happened after class on the third floor of the high school, which serves approximately 1,600 students.
School officials cancelled school and activities on Tuesday night and Wednesday, although they said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Students there begin finals on Thursday.
On Tuesday, there was a girls and boys wrestling meet scheduled as well as an orchestra concert that was cancelled.
Police are still investigating the scene and the motives, while school district officials said there will be crisis counselors available for students and staff on Thursday.
All other schools and activities for Billings Public Schools will proceed as planned.
Message from Billings Public Schools
Dear Billings Public Schools Community,
We are writing to provide an update regarding an incident that occurred at Senior High School this afternoon, January 13th. At approximately 4:23 PM, after regular school hours, a teacher was attacked and sustained stab wounds.
School staff immediately notified 911 and placed the building into a lockdown. We are relieved to report that the teacher is currently in stable condition and receiving medical care. Law enforcement has confirmed that all parties involved have been accounted for and there is no ongoing threat to the public. As this is an active criminal investigation, the District is working closely with the Billings Police Department.
All classes and extracurricular activities at Senior High School are canceled for Wednesday, January 14th. When students and staff return to the building on Thursday, we will have a crisis support team and counselors available all day to help our school community process this news. Out of respect for the privacy of our staff member and the integrity of the police investigation, we are unable to share further details at this time.
Our thoughts are with our colleague and their family during this difficult time. Thank you for your continued support and for keeping our Senior High community in your thoughts.
Sincerely,
Erwin Garcia, Superintendent
Helena, MT
