The Uvalde Coyotes have a non-conference home game vs. the Crystal City Javelinas on Friday, September 19 at 7 p.m.
UVALDE, Texas — Two schools in South Texas are warning their communities over what they say was “disturbing content” that surfaced on social media ahead of a rivalry high school football game that is taking place on Friday.
The Uvalde Coyotes have a non-conference home game vs. the Crystal City Javelinas on Friday, September 19 at 7 p.m.
Both the Uvalde CISD and Crystal City ISD shared similar messages on social media assuring their communities that the offensive posts were reported and are being investigated.
Ashley Chohlis, the Superintendent of Schools in Uvalde CISD shared a post in which she says in part, “a distressing situation has recently come to our attention.”
“Images titled “Uvalde Hate Week” have surfaced on social media, containing disturbing content, including faces of UCISD students. We understand the alarm and concern this may cause within our community.
Please rest assured that these images and the associated accounts have been reported to the appropriate authorities. In collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, this social media behavior has been identified as the two student groups hazing each other on social media. It is important to note that this behavior is unacceptable and is being monitored by DPS.”
They assure parents they will be investigating and warn of possible consequences when they determine the source. They also ask parents and caregivers to discuss the impact and possible consequences of these types of disturbing and inappropriate social media posts with their children and students.
A similar post was shared by Dina Briones, Superintendent of Schools for the Crystal City ISD.
“Crystal City ISD has become aware of the disturbing “Uvalde Hate Week” posts circulating on social media, including images involving UCISD students. This behavior is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the values of our schools or our community.
The Crystal City ISD administration is actively investigating these actions to the fullest extent of the Crystal City ISD Student Code of Conduct, in coordination with law enforcement. We thank @Uvalde_CISD for taking swift action to ensure student safety remains the top priority. While emotions may run high before Friday night’s game, hate has no place—online or offline.
Let’s remind our students that respect, sportsmanship, and accountability matter. We stand together to support a safe and united school environment.”
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