SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– The Douglas Middle School is noting an increase in racial slurs and hate symbols being used by students, the school is asking staff and parents to work together to stop the use of these words and symbols.
In a letter from Principal Sean Gholson, he said “At DMS, our top priority is ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students. We are reaching out to address a concerning trend in our building: an uptick in the use of inappropriate language and symbols.”
He continued “We want to be clear and consistent: this behavior is unacceptable and has no place at our school. Words and symbols like these cause real harm, degrade our community, and violate our core values.”…