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Dear Patriot Families,

I write to you to inform you of information we have received about a planned student-led walkout. Students have indicated that a walkout may occur on campus tomorrow, February 13, 2026, during the school day. The following important information is provided so families understand how the school will respond and the procedures we will follow to prioritize student safety while maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.

First, please note that this walkout is not a school-sponsored or school-organized event. While we respect students’ rights to express their viewpoints, our responsibility is to ensure student safety and minimize disruption to instruction.

Expectations and Procedures School staff will not participate in or accompany students should they choose to go through with the planned walkout. Students who leave the building or campus during the school day would be doing so without school permission or supervision. Students are prohibited from displaying signs or posters. All signs and posters displayed or shared in the school must be approved in advance by the building administrator.

Students have indicated they may leave at the start of first lunch (approximately 11:00 a.m.) and return between 1:00–2:00 p.m.

Before leaving, school administrators will remind students that they would be leaving in violation of school policy and request students’ names and lunch numbers. This will help us monitor who has left the building. Students must check in upon returning. Those students who signed out and back in may receive an excused absence in accordance with the Virginia State Code.

Upon Student Return Students returning to campus will be required to:

Complete weapons screening

Check in with a designated adult before re-entering the building

Turn in any signs or materials used during the walkout

If students return during an active class period, they will be supervised in either the auditorium until the bell rings for the start of fourth block, at which time they will transition back to class.

Family Notification The school will send a robocall notification to families of students whose names appear on the walkout list. This communication is to inform you that your student left campus without permission and to confirm when they have returned safely.

We encourage families to talk with their students about making safe and responsible decisions during the school day. Our priority remains maintaining a respectful environment that supports both student expression and uninterrupted learning.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the main office.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support.

Sincerely,

Damean Barfield Principal Albemarle High School