It’s a good idea to support arts and music programs for the youths out there, especially those growing up in a society which is increasingly hostile to creative expression. In that spirit, I am going to steer you to McKinleyville High School, where at 7 p.m. you can experience the first performance of the ArMack […]
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Sheriff: Suspect Identified in McKinleyville High Threats Case
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office believes it has identified a specific, single suspect responsible for each of a series of threats made in recent weeks to McKinleyville High School, disrupting classes and putting teachers, students and their families on edge. Sheriff William Honsal declined to say whether the suspect is local or how they were […]
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Students Stage Walkouts on Three Local Campuses to Support Sexual Assault Survivors
Students walked out of class on at least three Humboldt County high school campuses this morning to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault. Most wearing white and many holding signs, students at Fortuna, Eureka and McKinleyville high schools participated in the planned walkouts, with Fortuna and McKinleyville students marching the streets surrounding their […]
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McKinleyville High School Acknowledges Racism, Vows to Make Changes
In a letter sent to the McKinleyville High School community, Principal Nic Collart and the school’s administration acknowledged the racism students of color faced and vowed to make the school a more inclusive and safe space for them. The letter comes from the school’s Race and Equity Committee, which was formed after an Aug. 18 […]
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THIRD UPDATE: Counseling Available in Wake of McKinleyville High Student’s Death
3rd UPDATE: McKinleyville High School Principal Nic Collart posted a letter on the school’s website this morning saying he wanted to reassure parents and students that “our school is safe” in the aftermath of an apparent student suicide on campus this morning and to let them know counseling services will be available this afternoon at […]