The images of students packed together in hallways went viral on Twitter as the school faces scrutiny from staff and students.
One of the teens who posted photos, 15-year-old Hannah Watters, told BuzzFeed News she received a 5-day, out-of-school suspension for posting one photo and one video on Twitter.She posted the above photo with the caption,"Day two at North Paulding High School. It is just as bad. We were stopped because it was jammed. We are close enough to the point where I got pushed multiple go to second block. This is not ok. Not to mention the 10% mask rate.
Watters said she was pulled into the school's office around noon on Wednesday and was told she'd violated the student code of conduct. "The policies I broke stated that I used my phone in the hallway without permission, used my phone for social media, and posting pictures of minors without consent," she said.Another student, who did not want their name used, also confirmed to BuzzFeed News that they were suspended for posting photos on Twitter.and whether they have been punished by the school.
On Wednesday, an intercom announcement at the school from principal Gabe Carmona said that any student found criticizng the school on social media could face discipline."Not only did they open, but they have not been safe," she said. "Many people are not following CDC guidelines because the county did not make these precautions mandatory."
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