12/18/2024
Dear Key Middle School families:
We are seeing an uptick in the use of racial slurs and insults, both verbal and written, in separate incidents on our campus recently. Administration has begun investigating and will take appropriate action in accordance with the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R).
We want to be clear that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and Key Middle School do not tolerate this kind of behavior in our schools. It is unacceptable that any student in our school feels that this is appropriate behavior. This is not the kind of school community we seek to cultivate. We want to send a clear message that we denounce these actions and any hate speech or gestures towards any groups or individuals, even when used casually and socially.
It is important in your conversations with your child at home that you remind them that FCPS does not tolerate hate speech and racist language in our schools. Please encourage students to tell a trusted adult when they hear or see anything that does not support our commitment to a safe learning environment.
Below are two resources that could help guide your conversations at home:
Our students can make a difference in this world by learning to embrace and value our differences instead of using them to divide us. We continue to welcome the opportunity to partner with you on ways to make Key Middle School a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for all. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our administration.
Sincerely,
Key MS Administrative Team
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Key MS Administrative Team
Principal: Drew Campbell | amcampbell1@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Shawn D. Brown | sdbrown@fcps.edu
Assistant Principal: Shari Peters | sapeters@fcps.edu
Director of Student Services: Jane Flegal | jcflegal@fcps.edu
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