CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- A message painted on the spirit rock at Ardrey Kell High School has led to backlash, an ongoing investigation, and confusion over whether the students involved had permission to paint it at all.
The father of one of the students who helped paint the rock, and wanted to remain anonymous, spoke with Queen City News, saying his daughter and two of her friends got approval before painting the message, which he said was meant to honor political commentator Charlie Kirk and his family following what he described as Kirk’s "brutal murder."
"My daughter and her friends received permission to paint the school rock in front of Ardrey Kell HS," the father said. "Then this email goes out to all the parents from the principal."
He’s referring to a message sent by Principal Jamie Nichols, who told parents the school learned over the weekend that the rock had been painted with a message "not authorized or approved by the school or district."
Photos: Father of student involved in painting the rock, who wanted to remain anonymousPhotos: Father of student involved in painting the rock, who wanted to remain anonymousPhotos: Father of student involved in painting the rock, who wanted to remain anonymous"Acts like these are considered vandalism to school property and are in violation of the CMS Code of Student Conduct," Nichols wrote. "If students were responsible for the vandalism they may be disciplined. Law enforcement has been contacted and we are cooperating with the investigation."
According to the father, all three students involved were asked to give statements, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has since threatened legal action. He also said the rock has been painted over at least twice since the original message went up.
A tip sent to Queen City News claimed the students were met with hostility, including name-calling and inappropriate comments, when they attempted to repaint the rock.
Queen City News has asked CMS the following questions and is awaiting a response:
Were school officials or CMS aware of the rock’s message before it was painted, and did the students receive permission, as they claim? Have other political figures or topics been allowed on the spirit rock in the past?So far, CMS has not confirmed the names of any students involved and reiterated that law enforcement is now handling part of the investigation.
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