Over 300 Woodbridge High School Students Suspended For Anti‑ICE Protest Walkout

Last Updated:February 20, 2026, 14:01 IST

A student-run Instagram page says district students plan another anti‑ICE walkout Friday, despite hundreds being suspended last week.

More than 300 students at Woodbridge High School were suspended after staging a student-led anti‑ICE walkout and leaving campus last week, authorities said.

The school issued three-day suspensions to 303 students who walked out of class last Friday to voice their opinions and protest federal immigration enforcement, Principal Dr. Heather Abney informed parents in a letter obtained by 7 News.

The demonstration, which lacked official support from Prince William County Public Schools, eventually moved off school grounds and onto nearby streets, prompting local police to manage traffic and monitor the hundreds of students participating.

In the letter, Abney noted that while walkouts allow students to voice their opinions on issues “important to them," leaving campus without permission during school hours violates district rules.

According to reports, some students went home after the protest, others gathered at a nearby shopping center, and several returned to campus, where a few reportedly caused a disturbance.

“We appreciate your partnership as we continue to prioritize student safety while maintaining clear expectations for appropriate conduct during the school day," she wrote, Fox News Digital reported.

According to a student-led Instagram page focused on efforts to “abolish" US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, students across the district are planning another walkout on Friday, despite the suspensions.

A post from a week ago assured participants that the administration was aware of the demonstration and that taking part would not result in any disciplinary action.

“Welcome to Prince William County Schools ICE OUT," the fiery post read, adding that “It’s time to take a stand."

“As the walkout happening on Friday, February 20th will be county wide, it’s important to understand every campus has slightly different layouts and procedures, please stay alert for detailed instructions from us and your local student organizers regarding specific meetup spots," the social media post rallied.

“Rest assured that all school administrations have been informed of our plans, so participating will not get you in trouble. Lastly, please share this post to your stories to help us spread the word, let’s make sure every school is represented!"

The account, named pwcs_iceout, stated that the protest was not “approved or endorsed" by the district, encouraged students to bring signs and remain peaceful, and reminded them to stay on school grounds.

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