Police investigating massive food fight at Springfield school

Thursday - 5/12/2011, 6:32pm ET
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SPRINGFIELD, Va. - All senior activities were suspended at West Springfield High School Thursday afternoon, following a massive food fight.

The Burke Patch is reporting that Principal Paul A. Wardinski sent a letter to parents and guardians of the high school at 3:47 p.m.

The letter notes that a "major disturbance was initiated in our school's cafeteria."

A group of senior students apparently started a food fight that escalated. At the same time, someone also pulled a fire alarm.

The incident resulted in a few minor injuries.

The letter reads, "At this time, ALL senior activities including the senior picnic, senior trip to Hershey Park and the Senior Prom are on hold until we complete our investigation of the incidents today."

Fairfax County Police are investigating and the responsible students could face criminal charges.