GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Students at a Green Bay middle school walked out of class today and allegedly disrupted nearby businesses and homes, school officials said.
According to witnesses, the students walked out of Edison Middle School and made their way to East Town Mall. Employees at the East Town McDonald's said between 20 and 40 students entered the restaurant and attempted to get behind the counter.
Eventually, an employee said, police were called to the scene.
School officials issued an apology for the disruptions.
"The Green Bay Area Public School District and Edison Middle School extend our sincere apologies to our local businesses and neighbors for the disruption and inappropriate behaviors that occurred today during a student-led walkout involving Edison Middle School students," a statement said.
The district said some students may face punishment for the incident.
Read the full statement below:
"The Green Bay Area Public School District and Edison Middle School extend our sincere apologies to our local businesses and neighbors for the disruption and inappropriate behaviors that occurred today during a student-led walkout involving Edison Middle School students.
While many students walked peacefully in the neighborhood and on the school track, a small number engaged in behaviors in local businesses and nearby yards that do not reflect the values of our school community. We understand the frustration and concern this caused and regret the impact on those affected.
Although this walkout was organized and carried out by students, we take concerns about student behavior in our community seriously. We are working closely with our School Resource Officers and the Green Bay Police Department to review the situation and determine any appropriate law enforcement response. Additionally, students who were absent from class without parent or guardian authorization may face school-based consequences consistent with the District’s attendance policies.
We remain committed to reinforcing expectations for respectful behavior and maintaining positive relationships with our community partners and neighbors."
