Fletcher High plans to increase random checks to ensure school safety
Noting that the decision was not made in response to a specific threat to Fletcher High, a message Monday evening from the schoolโs principal alerted parents to a planned increase in random checks of students, scheduled to begin next week.
With Thin Blue Line flags & signs, dozens gather outside Fletcher High School
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. โ Just before the Fletcher High School football team was set to kickoff Friday, dozens of people lined up along Seagate Avenue, many waving Thin Blue Line flags. The players came up with a decal that was approved by the Duval County School District, which they can wear on their helmets to honor Lavender. In addition to the flags people were waving Friday evening, some held signs and others wore T-shirts that read: โI know Andy,โ referring to Lavender. Sarah Taylor, event coordinator for Blue Lives Matter, said flying the blue flag at football games is a good way for a son to honor his father. "Heโs been carrying the flag for over a year.โThe badge that some players are wearing on their helmet contains Lavenderโs initials and his badge number.