Piedmont Students To Join Nationwide School Protest Wednesday

PIEDMONT, CA —One month after the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 people dead, students in Piedmont will take part in a nationwide effort to push lawmakers to come up with "common sense gun control laws" and to remember the victims. Thousands of schools, including many in the East Bay, are expected to participate in the student demonstrations Wednesday morning.

Piedmont Police issued statement late Tuesday afternoon, which read, "The Piedmont Police Department is aware of the plan of Piedmont Middle School students to march in the Civic Center Area on Wednesday, March 14th at approximately 10:00 AM.

"The Piedmont Police Department is working to facilitate the safe movement of any march that may occur. Streets may be temporarily closed to ensure safety. Please use caution while driving in the Civic Center area Wednesday morning."

Organizers of the Women's March called on students, teachers, administrators and parents to participate. The ENOUGH National School Walkout will be held at 10 a.m. March 14, exactly one month from the Florida shooting, and is expected to last 17 minutes — one minute for each life lost.

Here is the information on Piedmont's planned protest:

• PHS 17 Minutes "Lie-In" March 14, 2018 • 10:00 AM Piedmont High School, 800 Magnolia Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611

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