GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Area Public School District issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon, apologizing for incident(s) that occurred during a student-led walkout at Edison Middle School.
According to the release, students led a walkout at Edison Middle School,
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The full statement is below:
“The Green Bay Area Public School District and Edison Middle School extend our sincere apologies to our local businesses and neighbors for the disruption and inappropriate behaviors that occurred today during a student-led walkout involving Edison Middle School students.
While many students walked peacefully in the neighborhood and on the school track, a small number engaged in behaviors in local businesses and nearby yards that do not reflect the values of our school community. We understand the frustration and concern this caused and regret the impact on those affected.
Although this walkout was organized and carried out by students, we take concerns about student behavior in our community seriously. We are working closely with our School Resource Officers and the Green Bay Police Department to review the situation and determine any appropriate law enforcement response. Additionally, students who were absent from class without parent or guardian authorization may face school-based consequences consistent with the District’s attendance policies.
We remain committed to reinforcing expectations for respectful behavior and maintaining positive relationships with our community partners and neighbors.”
An earlier statement from Principal Brenden Whitfield said the walkout started at the beginning of sixth period and that it was believed to be a protest walkout.
“The Green Bay Area Public School District recognizes that students have a right to express themselves under the First Amendment,” Principal Whitfield said via the statement. “However, classes continue according to the regular school scheduled day.”
