CARNEYS POINT TWP. -- A total of 10 students have been charged with disorderly conduct after the third fight this week at a South Jersey high school, authorities said Friday.

Officers from Carneys Point Police Department responded to Penns Grove High School Thursday for a fight that broke out around 11:27 a.m. involving four students.

Faculty and administration had already separated the four students after officers arrived on campus, according to police.

The four students were charged with disorderly conduct and left with district administration for further disciplinary action.

Police stayed at the school until the end of the day to assure no more fights broke out.

While officers patrolled the high school, two additional students were charged with disorderly conduct and transported to the police department where they were processed and released pending further court action.

Carneys Point Police were also called to the high school Wednesday afternoon for an altercation.

Officers responded at 12:10 p.m. and had to escort a student to the principal's office, according to authorities.

A second student was already being held at the principal's office. Both students were charged with disorderly conduct and left in custody of school administration for disciplinary action, police said.

And on Monday, authorities reported to the high school at 1:21 p.m. for a fight.

When officers arrived on scene, both parties involved in the fight were being held in the principal's office.

Two students were charged on a juvenile's complaint with simple assault and were released to school administration.

Police did not release the names and ages of the students involved.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Zenaida Cobian stated Friday afternoon that disciplinary action will be taken, but did not comment further on what the consequences would be, due to federal and state laws protecting student privacy.

The district administration will continue to meet regarding these incidents, according to the superintendent.

"The number one priority is the safety and well-being of students and staff in our district," Cobian said.

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