High School Bans ‘USA Day’ For Being Too ‘Politicized’

A Massachusetts high school principal said in a letter to parents that the school had canceled Friday’s “USA” theme day to avoid sparking controversy and politicization, BOSTON 25 News reported.

“USA Day” was planned as part of a “Spirit Week” at Wellesley High School designed to unify the school in the run-up to its Thanksgiving Day football game, according to BOSTON 25. Events during the week included “Throwback Thursday” and “Wild West Wednesday,” and students were encouraged to dress up to match each day’s theme, the outlet reported.

“USA Day” was the idea of the school’s Student Unification Program that each year comes up with different daily themes, according to FOX 25.