Woodland M.S. is ‘No Place for Hate’

Woodland Middle School Principal James Lethbridge and Assistant Principal Patricia Graham, far left, and Anti-Defamation League representative Amanda Holder, far right, joined Woodland students to display their recently earned “No Place for Hate” banner.

Courtesy the East Meadow School District

For the fourth consecutive year, Woodland Middle School has been named a “No Place For Hate" school by the Anti-Defamation League.

No Place For Hate is an ADL initiative that offers students, teachers, administrators and family members the opportunity to work together to enhance a culture of respect in the school community. Participating schools complete various activities and projects to promote unity and reduce bullying, name-calling and other expressions of bias. Woodland Middle School has implemented anti-bullying, anti-bias and diversity education as an integral part of its curriculum.

Woodland was selected among schools in the five boroughs, Long Island, and Westchester County. As a result, the school was awarded a Gold Star banner for its commitment to the program.

“We are extremely proud to receive this distinguished recognition,” said Woodland Middle School Principal James Lethbridge. “We work diligently to emphasize the importance of being respectful and understanding of others and embracing diversity. The goal is to ensure that our students remain productive, respectful citizens in society.”