The recent hate crime behavior and vandalism by current FHHS students against our community and FHHS classmates places a responsibility on our school district to use this situation as a "teachable moment." We have actively sought to intervene with the parents/guardians and students on both sides in order to utilize our education mission to make a difference for the future.
As of this date FHUSD Staff has:
1. Met with Town of Fountain Hills, FHUSD Board of Directors and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation leaders
2. Met and communicated with parents/guardians and students directly involved in this situation
3. Met and communicated with the Maricopa County Sheriffs Office Staff
4. Met with area Anti-Defamation League Staff to discuss the situation and facilitate possible strategies/programs including peer programs and Holocaust enrichment materials to our district and state curriculum
5. Applied for a grant that would bring two one-day "Respect" retreats for our freshman and sophomore classes
We take our role in being the leader in intervening and preventing this type of behavior very seriously. This will be an on going effort for our staff but we can make a real difference in helping our greater school community to honor and celebrate our diversity. We ask for your support and input on this important initiative.
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