Parents urge board to address bullying, social‑media fallout at Woodhaven High School

During the board’s public comment period, three members of the community raised concerns about alleged bullying at Woodhaven High School and the role of social media in spreading incidents and comments.

Teela Brown, who said she lives in Romulus, told the board that multiple students had posted comments on a local news report and alleged they had been bullied by a named student. “There has been multiple students saying that they have been bullied by this person,” Brown said, and said her daughter was among those who reported incidents via social media and to the school.

Amber Gibbons of Southgate said she removed her daughter from Woodhaven Upper Elementary in February after the child was allegedly called racial slurs and threatened with physical harm. “It was like the third time I’ve been in that school office over my daughter being bullied,” Gibbons said. “Now she’s being called a racial slur. … The bullying needs to be taken care of and serious because this is not safe anymore for any kids.”

Donna Duska, who identified herself as a Woodhaven High School parent, urged the community to reserve judgment while investigations proceed: “Adults must find a way to reserve judgment until all of the facts come out and the investigation is finished. It is not fair to either students, the students involved or their families,” she said.

Board President acknowledged the comments and the district indicated the public‑comment speakers could provide documentation to the administration. No formal board action was taken during the meeting; the speakers requested follow‑up on investigations and support for students they said were affected.