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Port Angeles High School staff held a meeting on September 15No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The meeting was with Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Kromm“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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The meeting was with Principal Mace Gratz“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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The meeting was to review school conduct policiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The meeting followed an incident on September 10“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 incident involved clothing that allegedly depicted violence“Clothing or materials that depict, promote, or celebrate violence are not allowed in our schools.”
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The incident sparked social media attention“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 emphasized that clothing or materials promoting violence are prohibited in schools“Clothing or materials that depict, promote, or celebrate violence are not allowed in our schools.”
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Staff and students were reminded that expressions must not disrupt learning“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. This is a proactive step to support students and staff and help ensure the school remains focused on teaching and learning.”
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Staff and students were reminded that expressions must not threaten safety“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. This is a proactive step to support students and staff and help ensure the school remains focused on teaching and learning. We recognize that social media can amplify situations quickly and that members of our community want information and answers. At the same time, the district has a responsibility to investigate concerns thoroughly, follow established processes, protect student privacy, and make decisions based on the facts and information available to us. Our responsibility today, and every day, is to provide schools where students and staff feel safe, respected, and able to focus on learning. We ask our students, families, staff, and broader community to help us uphold that responsibility by treating one another with respect.”
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Staff and students were reminded that expressions must not constitute harassment“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. This is a proactive step to support students and staff and help ensure the school remains focused on teaching and learning.”
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Students were encouraged to report 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 stated a thorough investigation into the September 10 incident is ongoing“A thorough investigation is underway, and we are committed to carefully reviewing the circumstances and responding appropriately based on the information gathered.”
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Decisions will be based on facts gathered“Our responsibility today, and every day, is to provide schools where students and staff feel safe, respected, and able to focus on learning. We ask our students, families, staff, and broader community to help us uphold that responsibility by treating one another with respect. If you have information or concerns related to this situation, or any concern involving our schools, please contact our district administration directly. We take those concerns seriously and appreciate our community’s continued partnership in supporting our students and schools.”
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The superintendent urged the community to maintain respect“We ask our students, families, staff, and broader community to help us uphold that responsibility by treating one another with respect.”
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The superintendent urged the community to contact administration with concerns“If you have information or concerns related to this situation, or any concern involving our schools, please contact our district administration directly.”