Hudson Valley High School Cancels Football Season Over Bullying
In a shocking turn of events, a Hudson Valley high school has issued a press release today explaining that the remainder of the JV football season would be canceled due to alleged bullying amongst the players.
Interim Superintendent Rodriguez from Monroe Woodbury made the announcement official today. If this sounds familiar, Sayreville high school in New Jersey has been in the news over bullying incidents that resulted in the cancellation of their football season and the arrest of 7 players.
The statement released from Monroe Woodbury on Sunday, October 19 is available on the Time Warner News website and reads as follows:
STATEMENT FROM MONROE-WOODBURY INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT RODRIGUEZ REGARDING M-W JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAMThe decision to cancel the remainder of the junior varsity football team’s season was a most difficult one.As a district we are committed to providing a safe, secure environment for ALL of our students, whether in a classroom, hallway, bus, locker room or athletic field. The students are, and will always be, our primary focus and top priority.On the first day of school, I presented before the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District faculty and staff, and in my speech I pledged that decisions by this administration would always be made with “an eye for what is best for the student.” This situation is a case in point.The investigation into the alleged verbal abuse will continue until we have a clear picture of what has taken place. District administration will meet with families on an individual basis to help address parents’ questions and concerns. This is a sensitive issue, and based on our initial findings, district officials believe the best course of action is to forfeit the final two games of the season and focus on speaking to our students and getting the full picture. Proper disciplinary action will be taken once the investigation is complete.As an educational institution, we are responsible for helping our students learn the difference between right and wrong. The district’s mission statement says: “Underlying all educational endeavors must be the development in each child of a feeling of self worth and self respect, along with the acquisition of pride in work and the development of good character.”We will be exploring additional character development initiatives and anti-bullying programs for all members of the Monroe-Woodbury community. The ultimate goal is to foster a district culture built on respect for all.
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