We recently alerted you that some Massachusetts schools’ “Pride” celebrations and activities are launching weeks ahead of the official Pride Month in June. Arlington and Hamilton-Wenham were two examples of MA public school districts that just couldn’t seem to wait to talk about “Pride” and host related events. As June approaches, we expect to see more events like the ones in the districts mentioned, and we encourage parents to stay vigilant and be aware of what might crop up in their district.
Another type of event that parents should watch out for is drag shows. While one would hope that drag shows in MA public schools are not a widespread issue, we have learned of two in just the last couple of weeks!
On May 7th, Maynard High School hosted “MHS Drag Bingo!,” an evening event where a Maynard High School Senior dressed in drag and performed as part of his senior project. According to the MHS’s Senior Project 2024-2025 Course Description, “The Senior Project course was created as a capstone course that could demonstrate to faculty and to the community that MHS Seniors are graduating with the knowledge and skills to demonstrate our competencies.” We think Maynard parents should find out which “competencies” are demonstrated by a student performing in drag, and hold their administrators and school committee accountable for this outrageous endorsement of a student participating in sexualized performance art intended for adults.
On June 12th, the Revere High GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Club will host its “first ever drag show.” This event, led by an adult GSA advisor who is also a teacher at RHS, is limited to “students only.” Minor students in attendance are invited to “connect with other LGBT folk” and make their own “playlist, costume & performance.” For more information students are told to contact the GSA advisor or scan a QR code, which links to a private Google page. This page is not visible to parents, and we see no evidence that parental permission is required to attend this event.
We encourage parents to keep an eye out for similar events in their town. If you learn of any such events, contact us so that we can warn other parents.
Don’t be caught off guard—stay informed and protect your children. Check your district’s event calendars. Follow their social media accounts, including the accounts belonging to school clubs and activities. Talk to your kids. Ask their teachers what is being planned in the classroom or if there are any all-school assemblies scheduled. You have the right to opt your child out of lessons and activities that conflict with your family’s values.
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