Enough is enough

Over the past few weeks I have grown concerned about the actions of students when they are outside of school. In our community we have had several shootings that have put everyone on edge and for now things have decreased. Our police chief is looking at ways to be more proactive and also to work closely with the school to understand why there has been an uptake of violence. 
We as leaders need to be vigilant in reminding students that they should do the right thing and that violence is not an alternative. One shot, one misstep, and dead is dead. I hope these young folks have been listening because we have been listening to you. You are our future and we do believe in you, even when you may have doubt or uncertainty about yourself. 

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Martin Luther King, Jr.