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LIVONIA, Mich. — Livonia Public Schools says administrators at Churchill High School took action after becoming aware of a student’s reported depiction of the killing of Charlie Kirk.
According to information provided to Keeping it Real, a student reportedly arrived at Churchill High School dressed to depict Kirk being killed, including what appeared to be fake blood running down the student’s neck.
The incident raised questions about how the school responded and whether the depiction violated district policies.
A photograph of the student in the costume was subsequently posted to a non- affiliated
Churchill Instagram account, with the song “We Are Charlie Kirk.”
I have obtained a copy of the photo, but due to its disturbing nature, I have chosen not to publish it.
Keeping it Real contacted school officials seeking an explanation of what happened and how administrators handled the situation.
Stacy Jenkins, administrator of district communications, said Churchill High School officials learned about the situation at the beginning of the school day and acted quickly.
“Churchill High School administration was made aware of the situation at the start of the school day and swiftly addressed it with the student involved,” Jenkins said.
Jenkins acknowledged that the depiction was inappropriate.
“While we cannot prevent every poor choice a student may make, we can ensure that inappropriate behavior is addressed when our administration becomes aware — that is exactly what occurred in this situation,” Jenkins said. “The depiction was inappropriate and did not align with our expectations for student behavior.”
The district’s response does not specify what action was taken involving the student or whether disciplinary measures were imposed.
The incident comes amid heightened concerns about how schools handle depictions or references to real-world political violence, particularly when they involve students.
