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Xenia High School students walk out over removal of murals

Xenia, Ohio, United States · Oct 26, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 26.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Students are protesting the removal of three art room murals at Xenia High School, including one depicting Palestine.
What they want
Students walked out to voice their perspective on the removal of the murals.
What changed
Oct 26: Approximately 30 students briefly left the building to protest the mural removal.
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What protesters want

  • Reversal of the mural removal

What authorities say

The district stated that public schools serve as spaces for civic learning and respected students' First Amendment rights to peaceful assembly, while noting that its priority during the walkout was ensuring student safety and normal operations.1

The numbers

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Crowd
30
approximately 30 students1

The full story

On October 26, 2026, approximately 30 students at Xenia High School in Xenia, Ohio, walked out of class to protest the removal of three art room murals. The paintings, which included a 2022 mural featuring the word “Palestine” and a Palestinian flag, were painted over after a school board member complained to the district that they violated policies against political displays on school walls. School board member Tyler Scott stated that the images were hateful and divisive. The school district issued a statement acknowledging the peaceful walkout, stating that its priority was student safety and maintaining normal operations while respecting students' First Amendment rights.

Timeline

  1. Approximately 30 students walked out of Xenia High School to protest the removal of murals.1

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