Washington County Public Schools in Virginia has removed a prayerful display after FFRF sent a complain letter on behalf of a parent.
The concerned High Point Elementary School parent informed the state/church watchdog that the school prominently displayed a prayer on the wall of the cafeteria: “Lord, we thank you for this food. Bless it to the nourishment of our bodies and us to your service. Amen.” The complainant additionally reported that there were bible verses on display in the main office in 2023.
FFRF Staff Attorney Chris Line wrote to district Superintendent Keith Perrigan regarding the unconstitutional violation. After receiving the letter, Perrigan emailed FFRF to inform it: “All reports were investigated and addressed appropriately.” Upon further inquiry, FFRF confirmed that the display has been removed.
