Ouch. I think if you are really upset, and nothing else works, you should take it to somebody higher. Try to find kids that agree with you.

I really like what you did there for that special ed kid. I usually stand up for any on that is bullied, threatened, and/or teased beacuse I know what's liked to be hurt and bullied.  My advice is to tiry to tell your parents and anyone about this kid and the treatment they recive, and even if needed, tell a news company about this. This should NOT go unnoticed!

Okay... *takes a deep breath* Tomorrow is the day that I give my principal the letter. Wish me luck, I'll update you guys after school tomorrow.

Okay, so here is how it all went out today:

1. After breakfast, I went and talked to my three closest friends, one of them being the "special-ed" one I first mentioned. I told them I had a document that was really important, relating to special ed students. So I showed them privately the letter, got called to look over PSAT stuff, and came back.

As they finished reading the letter, the one friend I keep on mentioning (the one in the letter) made my day. As he was reading, I saw the slightest hint of a smile while reading, and that made my day. I mean, part of it was about him, so I was beyond happy to see he really appreciated it. Afterward, he told me I was awesome. :D

Anyways, I got some advice from them. One of my friends told me to be cautious because I'd get a lot of hate from teachers. I told him I knew the risks and I was willing to take it. Another friend told me the letter was awesome, and he was angry treatment was going on like this.

So then the friend I keep on mentioning and I started walking down a hall away from people so we could discuss the matter away from prying ears of the kids who didn't read the letter. He told me - like I already said - that I was awesome, the paper was awesome, and he couldn't believe I had written it. He said the risk was worth to take, and that he understood how much this meant to me. He advised me to bring it to a bigger audience if this didn't work, and he would help me as much as he could. He finished that up with saying I was awesome again, just for the effect.

THEN I waited for my principal to arrive at school, which was in 6th or 7th period. So in science (7th period for me), I went to go give the letter to the principal. I sealed it in an envelope, addressed him with his name on the outside and everything. He was talking to my math teacher at the time, so I gave him the letter, talked for a moment about the whole "oh how are you" kind of thing, then went off back to class.

I held my breath, as well as my three friends I mentioned, and waited. He never came. I don't know of my principal even read the letter yet, but I hadn't seen him after class or outside with the buses.

One of my friends had to leave early and wished me good luck (during lunch, so before I dropped off the letter). At the end of school, the one I mentioned had basketball practice, so I didn't talk about the letter, but I did mention briefly that I dropped it off.

On the bus, the other friend and I discussed the matter more, explaining who to bring it to next if needed, and how angry it made both of us. Then one of the seniors who I talk to overheard, and we explained what the letter said to her. She completely agreed, and she understood why I was doing what I believed.

Long story short, there's been no update, no email, no talk, but I'm hoping. School might be canceled tomorrow due to this icy/snow/rain mix, but hopefully not. I need to get a response, and I gave my principal until the end of the month to take action, as you saw in the letter.

I am so happy to have you guys (and Admin) supporting me on this action, giving advice. I appreciate it so much. I know my three friends won't read this, but this is for them: You guys are awesome. I appreciate the support. :D

I will update you once I hear more. ALSO, I decided I will indeed write the anonymous letters. Or I might actually say who I am. But in each letter/article I will address another issue with the school. Don't worry, I got a whole LIST of those issues, it would be years until it's finished writing about.

Again, thank you all, and I promise I will keep you updated. You guys are the best! 

Wow. I don't think I've looked at this thread before, but I just wanted to say that I love what you are doing Ashlee, and it is very brave of you to stand up for these people. Thank you.

I'm a part of an organization called Friendship Circle, which promotes awareness of and inclusion for people with special needs. I'm actually part of the board, so I brought this issue up at our most recent meeting. Their advice was what you did: alert the principal, and if necessary, someone even higher, like the mayor, or even the governor if that doesn't work. They also told me to tell you to try and find some organizations like mine that will be able to help and support you. Sometimes if one voice isn't heard, more will be, espesially from a big organization. 

What you've done so far is amazing, and I really hope it works and I hope our suggestions help! 

Ashlee, awesome letter! It's awesome you're doing all of this to fight the harassment of your special ed friend. That's very brace and inspiring. Let us know how it turns out! 

Okay, I just wanted to give a brief update:

My counselor told me that my principal would speak with me tomorrow. So I'm holding my breath... I really do better communicating through email or letters, which is why I wrote that one. Talking in person makes me feel weak, and I don't believe I can hold my ground alone.

The best thing I can do is hope for the best.

Also, whoever told me to tell the special ed kids they are awesome, I did! They really appreciated it. 

I'll update you guys tomorrow after I talk to my principal... Wish me luck.