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300 Students Suspended for Anti-ICE Walkout at Woodbridge High

2/20/2026

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More than 300 Woodbridge High School students were suspended for three days after a February 19, 2026 student-led anti-ICE walkout.
Heather Abney, principal of Woodbridge High School, said the walkout was not school-sponsored and students left campus to express views.
The Prince William County Police Department managed traffic and safety during the event, and Prince William County Public Schools officials confirmed that leaving school grounds without permission led to suspensions.

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More than 300 Woodbridge High School students were suspended for three days after a February 19, 2026 student-led anti-ICE walkout.
Heather Abney, principal of Woodbridge High School, said the walkout was not school-sponsored and students left campus to express views.
The Prince William County Police Department managed traffic and safety during the event, and Prince William County Public Schools officials confirmed that leaving school grounds without permission led to suspensions.