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MIDDLETON, Idaho – An online petition is collecting thousands of signatures who support staff members of an Idaho school district.
By Sunday afternoon, more than 7,000 people have been treated to change their lives.
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Photos were posted to the district's Facebook page Thursday night, but screenshots captured the images that went viral. The border wall was emblazoned with "Make America Great Again."
Middleton School Board Chairman Tim Winkle says the costumes were part of a team building activity after school hours.
On the website, Jacquelyn Meeker started this petition to Superintendent Dr. Josh J. Middleton. Here's the full text of her appeal to the community:
Middleton Heights staff were posted. Unfortunately, the photos were very controversial. However, we believe it has been blown out of proportion, as this was a team building exercise done with school. We believe in our staff at Middleton Heights and do not feel that this should cost them more. These men and women are a huge part of our children's lives and they should not be overshadowed by what happened.
Meanwhile, students will be returning to school Monday after a turbulent week.
When kids go back to school at Middleton Heights Elementary School there will be extra administrators, and increased security, according to a school posted website.
The school district's crisis team will also provide support to students, staff and parents.
On Wednesday there will be an all-staff meeting for the purpose of cultural sensitivity training. The training will continue throughout this school year and at the beginning of each school year moving forward.
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