On March 14, student groups across the nation, have called out for the National School Walkout to protest school violence and specifically walkout of the classrooms for 17 minutes around 10 A.M. to honor the 17 lives lost recently at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

Student leadership groups at Blach are planning to organize and lead a safe and authentic opportunity for those students who would like to join the protest to recognize the 17 victims of the school shooting in Florida. Our student leadership groups have been intentional and thoughtful in their planning of the 17 minutes long protest as well as inclusive of a wider student voice to be sure that students feel heard.  

As adults, we prioritize creating a safe space for all our students. Teachers will be supervising students who wish to remain in the classroom during this protest and staff will also be supervising students who wish to step out to join this student led protest. We deeply respect and acknowledge all our students’ sentiments on this issue.