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Woodbridge Today
By the People, for the People
300+ Virginia Students Suspended After Anti-ICE Walkout
Protest at Woodbridge High School leads to police response and mass suspensions
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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More than 300 students at Woodbridge High School in Virginia were suspended after a student-led anti-ICE walkout escalated off campus and prompted a police response. School officials confirmed the suspensions, stating that while walkouts are a recognized form of expression, students are expected to remain on campus during the school day.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the rights of students to peacefully protest. It also raises questions about school policies governing student demonstrations and the appropriate response from authorities when such protests leave school grounds.
The details
According to Principal Heather Abney, students exited the building to 'express their views on an issue that is important to them.' However, officials said the situation crossed a line when participants left school grounds entirely. Police were called to the area to manage traffic and provide supervision as students gathered outside school property.
- The walkout took place on Friday morning.
- A countywide protest is planned for Friday, February 20.
The players
Woodbridge High School
A high school in Prince William County, Virginia where the walkout and suspensions occurred.
Heather Abney
The principal of Woodbridge High School who acknowledged the walkout and suspensions in a letter to parents.
@pwcs_iceout
An Instagram account reportedly created by students, calling for a countywide walkout in response to the suspensions.
What’s next
School officials have not indicated whether additional disciplinary action could follow if students leave campus again for the planned countywide protest on February 20.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions around immigration enforcement and the rights of students to peacefully protest, as well as the challenges schools face in balancing student expression with maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment.
