Mob KILLING Principal Gets PROMOTED — Parents OUTRAGED!

A large group of students socializing outside a school building

A Las Vegas school district has shockingly rehired and promoted the principal who oversaw the deadly mob beating of 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis Jr., sparking outrage among parents who view this as a betrayal of accountability and student safety.

Story Snapshot

Principal Delgado retired after Jonathan Lewis Jr.’s fatal beating in November 2023, then was rehired and promoted to associate superintendent in August 2025
Lewis Sr. filed a new lawsuit against Clark County School District on August 7, 2025, alleging negligence and cover-up
School board members expressed concerns about the rehiring but were overruled by the superintendent and legal counsel
Nine teens involved in the deadly attack were tried in juvenile court with sealed records, limiting transparency

Fatal Attack Exposed District Failures

Jonathan Lewis Jr. was brutally beaten to death by a mob of classmates on November 1, 2023, in an alley near Rancho High School. The 17-year-old was attacked by nine students in an area known for fights and loitering, adjacent to school grounds. School staff reportedly knew about prior altercations and escalating tensions among students but failed to implement adequate preventive measures to protect Lewis from the fatal assault.

Administrative Accountability Under Fire

Principal Delgado abruptly retired following widespread backlash over the incident and safety failures at her school. However, in a move that stunned the community, Superintendent Jhone Ebert nominated Delgado for promotion to associate superintendent in July 2025. The Board of Education approved this controversial decision in August 2025, despite concerns raised by board members who were ultimately overruled by the superintendent and legal counsel.

Legal Battle Intensifies

The Lewis family has filed multiple lawsuits against the Clark County School District, alleging negligence and failure to provide a safe learning environment. On August 7, 2025, Lewis Sr. filed a new lawsuit specifically targeting the district’s handling of the case and subsequent administrative decisions. The lawsuits claim that school officials had prior knowledge of dangerous conditions but failed to take appropriate action to prevent the tragic outcome.

Community Outrage Over Promotion Decision

The rehiring and promotion of Principal Delgado has divided the community and intensified scrutiny of the district’s priorities. Many parents and community members view the decision as tone-deaf and inappropriate, arguing that it sends the wrong message about accountability for student safety failures. The district has refused to allow interviews with key administrators and maintains that Delgado provided strong leadership during the crisis, despite the fatal outcome under her watch.