PAHS School Policy Reminder Issued

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  Port Angeles School District Superintendent Michelle Olsen issued a statement on September 15“Message from Superintendent Michelle Olsen Dear Port Angeles School District Families and Community, I am following up regarding the September 10th situation at Port Angeles High School and the significant attention it has received on social media and throughout our community.”
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  The statement was regarding a recent incident at Port Angeles High School (PAHS)“I am following up regarding the September 10th situation at Port Angeles High School and the significant attention it has received on social media and throughout our community.”
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  The district held staff meetings on September 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Kromm participated in the staff meetings“This morning, all PAHS staff began the day with Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Kromm and Principal Mace Gratz to ensure our expectations are clear and that staff understand their responsibilities in maintaining a safe, respectful, and orderly learning environment.”
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  Principal Mace Gratz participated in the staff meetingsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The staff meetings were held to reinforce policies prohibiting clothing that depicts, promotes, or celebrates violence“Clothing or materials that depict, promote, or celebrate violence are not allowed in our schools.”
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  Teachers communicated these expectations to students“Following that conversation, PAHS teachers shared a consistent message with students about these expectations.”
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  The statement clarifies that students may express differing views“Students have the right to hold different opinions and express their views.”
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  Such expression must not disrupt learning“At school, however, that expression must remain consistent with school rules and cannot substantially disrupt the learning environment, threaten safety, or constitute harassment, intimidation, or bullying.”
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  Such expression must not threaten safety“At school, however, that expression must remain consistent with school rules and cannot substantially disrupt the learning environment, threaten safety, or constitute harassment, intimidation, or bullying.”
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  Such expression must not constitute harassment“that expression must remain consistent with school rules and cannot substantially disrupt the learning environment, threaten safety, or constitute harassment, intimidation, or bullying.”
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  The district emphasized the importance of reporting concerns to staff“Students were also reminded that if they see or hear something at school that concerns them, they should tell a teacher, administrator, counselor, or another trusted adult.”
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  The district emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe school environment“Our responsibility today, and every day, is to provide schools where students and staff feel safe, respected, and able to focus on learning.”