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Principal Praised for Stopping Student Protest at Wilson High

2/20/2026

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Wilson High School Principal Daniel Weber (Pennsylvania) is praised for halting a student walkout protesting ICE after warning in a viral video that students would face suspension if they did not return to class.
Approximately 60 students participated in the unsanctioned protest.
The district had discussed the protest but canceled it due to safety concerns.
Other schools have faced issues with similar protests, leading to arrests and safety concerns.

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Story summary

Wilson High School Principal Daniel Weber (Pennsylvania) is praised for halting a student walkout protesting ICE after warning in a viral video that students would face suspension if they did not return to class.
Approximately 60 students participated in the unsanctioned protest.
The district had discussed the protest but canceled it due to safety concerns.
Other schools have faced issues with similar protests, leading to arrests and safety concerns.