The Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin has officially canceled school for all students on Friday, May 1, due to a large number of teachers planning to participate in anti-ICE protests.
In a message sent to parents and posted on the district’s website, officials announced the closure due to expected low staff turnout for the “A Day without Immigrants” event, which is part of the far-left “May Day Strong” National Day of Action.
A whopping 70 percent of the district’s staff signed on to support canceling school for the protest.
The full announcement from the Madison Metropolitan School District website read as follows:
No school Friday, May 1
Our Madison Teachers Inc. (MTI) partners recently shared that they received 70% of staff signatures supporting participation in “A Day without Immigrants” as part of the May Day Strong national day of action.
After a conversation with MTI, we understand that we may experience low staff turnout and believe this will directly affect the safety of our community due to insufficient supervision and educational support for our students.
Once we were made aware of the anticipated staff absences, we reviewed options and scenarios to best support students and families. After thoughtful discussion and collaboration, it has been determined that:
- School will be cancelled for all students on Friday, May 1.
- There will be no after-school care.
However, all other activities, including events and athletics, will continue as scheduled.
Hellbound and Down 