October 12th 2023.
A group of St. Louis parents are outraged over what they say is the Wentzville School District's inaction to stop their Black students from having to endure relentless racial slurs from their peers. Laesha Moore, whose daughter is a senior at Timberland High School, expressed her distress over the situation.
“The fact that she has to put in her headphones to try to drown them out is not okay,” Moore said. “This is my baby, you understand. My job as a parent is to protect my kids.”
Tamara King, another parent, also spoke out on the issue. She said that her daughter had to face racist slurs multiple times a week. King wrote a letter to the school board to outline the injustices, and was disappointed to learn that the students perpetuating the vile treatment were only given in-school suspension and a few days off the bus.
The relentless attacks and subsequent silence from Wentzville has been exhausting for both the Black students and parents in the district. Moore was adamant that the school district must take action.
“It’s nerve-wrenching, it is heartbreaking, it’s disturbing, and I’m tired of it,” she said. “They have to do something. If we have to go to the very top, we will do so.”
The Wentzville School District released a statement condemning the actions of the students in question. They said that they value and welcome the parents who raise concerns, and that any action that does not align with their commitment to fostering an environment free from harassment and discrimination will be met with a thorough investigation and appropriate disciplinary measures.
According to the outlet, school leaders are expected to meet with the parents on October 12th. It is clear that the parents will not rest until the Wentzville School District takes the necessary steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their children.
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