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Durham Officials Cancel High School Trip to Washington, D.C.
Coginchaug school officials made the decision in light of a terrorist threat made against D.C., as well as the Paris attacks.
Written By VINCENT SALZO (Patch Staff) and Jaimie Cura
Durham school officials canceled a planned Coginchaug Regional High School senior trip to Washington D.C., scheduled to take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, Fox61 reported.
Prior to Durham’s decision, South Windsor school officials canceled a planned field trip to Washington D.C. on Tuesday for eighth grade students at Timothy Edwards Middle School after a new ISIS video made threats against the U.S. and specifically Washington, D.C.
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Coginchaug Regional High School’s Decision
In a status update posted on the Coginchaug Regional High School Facebook page, Principal Brian Falcone released the following information:
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“Based on recent world events and circumstances outside of our control, the administration at Coginchaug Regional High School has made the decision to reschedule the senior class trip to Washington, D.C.
This morning, Mr. Gustafson and I held a meeting with the senior class to share and discuss the rationale behind our decision. The rescheduling of the trip clearly aligns with our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and faculty.
These are unprecedented times and we will continue to work with and support your children.
Thank you for your understanding, support and patience. We will share details concerning the logistics of rescheduling the trip as they become available.
Please know that we are already working toward that end. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the school at (860) 349-7215.
South Windsor’s Decision
In a letter sent to parents, Timothy Edwards Middle School Principal Nancy Larson wrote that “in light of the threat falling on the heels of Friday’s attacks in Paris, we must take every precaution possible” and canceled the trip, according to Fox61.
Larson said “as always the safety of your child is our number one concern” and the possibility of rescheduling the trip is being researched.
Read the full report at Fox61 here.
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