The Washoe County School District is responding to reports of possible upcoming student walkouts in protest of ICE operations and shootings in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
In a statement sent to 2 News Nevada, the district said that any student deciding to participate in a walkout will be marked tardy or absent, depending on the length of time they are out of class.
These tardies or absences will *not be excused.
Any students participating must not disturb other students or classes or be disruptive, the school district said.
Unsafe actions or behaviors that risk the security of the school and fellow students will also not be tolerated, the district said.
"As a district, WCSD has always placed a high value on student voice and encouraged our students to express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions about local, national, and international issues. We strive to teach our students to respect others, value free speech, discuss controversial topics productively, and consider the ideas and viewpoints of others in a peaceful and constructive way," said the district in its statement.
"And while WCSD understands and respects the purpose of these events, its first priority is educating our students without disruption to instruction. In order for WCSD to carry out this mission, students must attend school," the district also said.
2 News Nevada has been contacted by parents, staff, and students from other districts in the region, saying similar walkouts in those districts could also be possible.
