Education, Local News, News
February 28, 2026
The photo shown above circulated social media last week showing Jonathan Alder staff members in front of the entrance door at the high school. Frustrated parents said the photo showed district officials blocking the doors so students couldn’t participate in the Feb. 20 walk-out. District officials said it simply depicts staff members at the door, but not blocking them. (Photo submitted)
JA parents say students “intimidated”
Walkout not handled like 2018; Officials say students weren't stopped from leaving
After Jonathan Alder High School students didn’t do a walk-out last week, some parents and community members had questions about what exactly happened and why.
Rumors circulated that school staff blocked doorways and urged the students to stay inside, rather than allowing them to participate in the...
