01-06-2025
‘He's just a kid': Milford High student, 18, detained by immigration officials, administrator says
School committee chair Matthew Zacchilli deferred comment to McIntyre's office on Saturday night. A Milford police dispatcher declined to comment.
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Craig, an interim assistant principal at Stacy Middle School, declined to share the student's name, but called him 'an integral part' of the school and town community. She said she had first heard the news from several other educators in the district.
'It's just horrendous,' Craig said. 'These are babies. They're kids. I don't care that they're 18 — he's just a kid."
Describing the student as a 'great kid,' Craig said the student had his 'issues' in middle school, but stressed that he had 'matured' since then. Aside from his role on the boys' volleyball team, she said he was known for helping coach girls volleyball and taking care of his younger siblings, who also attend Milford Public Schools.
The news of his detention, she added, was 'heartbreaking.'
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'He's been in this country since he was 5,' Craig said. 'Where is he going to be sent? He can't function [on his own].'
The student's country of birth was not made public on Saturday.
According to a post circulating on social media, a rally to 'support our students' is scheduled to be held in front of Milford Town Hall at 12 p.m. Sunday — immediately after the conclusion of Milford High's graduation ceremony, which is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
'Please join us for a peaceful, community-led demonstration in front of Milford Town Hall as we come together to show support for our students and families who are facing unjust treatment and fear,' reads the post.
This is happening tomorrow if you are able!
I will be at chaote for Pride 🌈 then head over
🕊️ Peaceful...
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It's not clear from the post who is organizing the rally, but Craig said that many educators and school community members plan to attend to show their support for the detained student and his family.
Nicholas Molinari, president of the Milford Teachers Association, said in a brief phone call Saturday night that he intended to discuss the situation with the association's executive board.
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