Students Across Portland Schools Walkout In Protest Against Gun Violence

Around noon on Wednesday April 5th, 2023 many students walked out of school and met downtown as a part of a nation wide protest against gun violence. Students gathered at Terry Schrunk Plaza across from Portland City Hall with signs and peacefully protested. Word of the protest began to spread quickly after a flier was posted on social media platforms, suggesting Portland students participate in the national protest. PPS soon after issued a statement in response to the student protests saying, "Portland Public Schools aspires to graduate compassionate, critical thinkers who are able to collaborate to solve problems and lead a more socially-just world. Our students are rightly angry, and we applaud them for demanding common-sense gun reforms. This advocacy mirrors our work to build positive school climates where students’ physical and emotional well-being can thrive."