Press Statement – March 19, 2015
To honor National Foreign Language week and in an effort to celebrate the many
races, cultures and religions that make up this great country and our school
district, the foreign language department planned many activities, including
reading the Pledge of Allegiance and morning announcements in different
languages this week. The intention was to promote the fact that those who speak
a language other than English still pledge to salute this great country.
We sincerely apologize to any students, staff or community members who found
this activity disrespectful. In our school district the Pledge of Allegiance will only
be recited in English as recommended by the Commissioner of Education.