Schools
Homewood-Flossmoor Students Stage Walkout: Officials
Hundreds of students at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School staged a walkout Wednesday because of concerns about sexual assault.
HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, IL — A crowd of students staged a walkout at Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School on Wednesday morning about concerns of sexual assault and harassment among students, a school district spokesperson confirmed to Patch on Thursday.
A few hundred students participated in the walkout, and school officials were stationed outside to help ensure the safety of those involved in the demonstration. Students were allowed to participate freely and were not reprimanded for their participation in the walkout, according to the district.
School administrators are aware of and investigating the allegations as well as taking steps to ensure student safety and accountability. Privacy laws prevent the school from commenting further, according to the district's statement.
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School officials commended the walkout as an avenue for students to share their concerns but expressed the need for students directly impacted by sexual harassment or assault to report it to a parent, staff member, officer or other trusted adult.
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