Lockdowns at Santa Teresa Middle School
Concerns of Superintendent Travis Dempsey
According to American Military News, Santa Teresa Middle School in New Mexico had a tough week because it had to lock down twice. This happened because some illegal immigrants came onto the school property to avoid being caught by the Border Patrol. The school’s Superintendent Travis Dempsey talked about how disruptive these incidents were. He mentioned the first lockdown on March 20 and then another one on March 27. Dempsey said these events worried him because they affected the learning process at Santa Teresa Middle School and he stressed the importance of keeping students safe during such disruptions.
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Parental Concerns at Santa Teresa Middle School
Maria Gallegos a parent at the school shared worries about student safety amid the presence of immigrants evading immigration officials. These incidents at Santa Teresa Middle School heightened community concerns about border security and student safety. Efforts are underway to prevent similar occurrences emphasizing collaboration among schools, Border Patrol, and the community to ensure student well-being and uninterrupted learning.