HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Despite the bitterly cold temperatures and strong north winds, about 50 people were in front of Morgan Elementary School for their support rally and it appears to have gone well.
Those attending were holding signs that read “Morgan School Rocks,” “We Support Teachers, they rock” and “Bully Free Zone,” to name a few.
In a note to parents, school officials said last Friday that they respect the rights of individuals to peacefully assemble, but took precautions just the same, saying they also must ensure that they have a safe learning environment. They had a lockdown of the school for two hours, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They held the noon recess for students inside. They also allowed parents to keep their children at home and considered it an excused absence.
Police were also present with patrol cars at each end of the block on 27th. Police Lt. John Moore said it appears to have been a pretty quiet event with no issues as far as police were concerned.
Some parents who have children at that school have been upset with how the district has responded to their complaints about a disruptive student and bullying.
The rally was held over the noon hour Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Officials tell us that there will be an informational meeting for parents of the school on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. This will be at the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center. They have invited school administrators and members of the Hutchinson School Board to also attend.