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Former Student Says Sangamon Valley Schools Ignored Years of Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse A former Sangamon Valley student has come forward with serious allegations of systemic neglect and abuse within the school district, claiming administrators repeatedly ignored her pleas for help spanning multiple years. Kat Grace, who attended Sangamon Valley schools, says recent events involving a student at Sangamon Valley Middle School prompted her to share her own traumatic experience. She describes a pattern of institutional failure that allegedly persists today. Grace played football as one of the school's only female players, serving as a starting lineman. She claims parents openly mocked her during games, lobbying coaches to bench her in favor of their sons. "Those boys told me to kill myself almost daily. The parents would witness it and root them on," Grace states. The bullying extended beyond the field. Grace describes students slamming peers into lockers, destroying personal belongings, and cornering victims in bathrooms while staff allegedly turned a blind eye. "If you went to a teacher, the principal, or any other staff member with a problem—chances are YOU would be punished for saying something," she alleges. Grace claims she sent emails to teachers expressing suicidal thoughts and self-harm ideation, yet received no response. According to Grace, the guidance counselor never intervened despite these red flags. She alleges some teachers actively participated in harassment, making crude jokes and engaging in inappropriate behavior toward students. Grace credits only one staff member, librarian Ms. Brian, with genuinely listening to students. "Sangamon Valley schools have failed a student extremely badly at this point in time. They have been failing students for over a decade," Grace concludes, calling for accountability within the district. The school district has not yet responded to these allegations. #SangamonValley #SchoolBullying #StudentSafety

A Local Parent Seeks Other Families After Raising Bullying and Safety Concerns at USD 375 Greenwich Elementary Andy Scheer reaches out to the Greenwich community with a troubling appeal. The local parent seeks families who share similar experiences with bullying and safety issues at USD 375 Greenwich Elementary. Scheer's child experienced bullying at the school, prompting him to report the incidents to administrators. However, the response left him deeply concerned. "We did not receive clear communication or timely action to ensure his safety," Scheer explains. The situation escalated to the point where he made a painful choice—keeping his child home from school to protect him. Now, Scheer wants to know if other families face similar challenges. He specifically asks parents to come forward if they have encountered bullying incidents, experienced inadequate follow-up from school officials, or felt dismissed when raising legitimate concerns about their children's welfare. "If you've had a similar experience—whether with bullying, lack of follow-up, or feeling dismissed after raising concerns—I'd appreciate hearing from you," Scheer states. Parents can share their experiences through comments or private messages. Scheer emphasizes that his goal remains straightforward: determining whether his family's situation stands alone or represents a broader pattern affecting multiple students. The parent's appeal highlights growing questions about how the elementary school addresses bullying reports and communicates with concerned families. This call for shared experiences may reveal important insights about student safety protocols at Greenwich Elementary and whether current procedures adequately protect children from harm. #USD375 #GreenwichElementary #SchoolSafety #BullyingAwareness #ParentConcerns #StudentSafety #KansasSchools #StopBullying #SchoolAccountability #ParentVoices #EducationMatters #ProtectOurKids #CommunitySupport #SchoolBullying

A Texas City parent is speaking out after years of alleged bullying, teacher misconduct, and administrative failures within local public schools, saying the system has repeatedly failed to protect students. Nikki Jay, a parent of children enrolled in Texas City ISD, says she has reached a breaking point. She claims school officials ignored repeated reports of bullying and allowed inappropriate behavior by both students and teachers to continue unchecked. According to Jay, administrators minimized complaints, dismissed concerns, and in some cases allegedly destroyed evidence related to serious incidents, including sexual harassment at Levi Fry Intermediate School. Jay says she raised concerns directly with school leadership, including the principal at Blocker Middle School, but saw no meaningful action. She now plans to go public and involve the media, stating she will also pursue legal charges related to a student bullying incident. “Teachers should never be verbally abusive, and bullying should never be covered up,” Jay said, adding that parents should not feel forced to remove their children from school just to keep them safe. Her message has resonated across the community. Dozens of parents responded, sharing similar experiences of bullying, harassment, and dismissive treatment by school staff. Several parents said their children transferred schools, graduated early, or pursued GED programs due to ongoing abuse. Others described teachers humiliating students in front of peers or administrators downplaying serious incidents as overreactions. Community members encouraged documentation, legal action, and escalation to school boards and media outlets. Many called for parents to unite, arguing that collective pressure may finally force accountability and reform. Jay says her goal is simple: real change. “If we stand together,” she said, “our voices will finally be heard, and our kids will be protected.” #TexasCity #TexasCityISD #SchoolBullying #StopBullying