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Several parents at the school posted screenshots of the email to social media channels, and contacted The News anonymously. They were upset that the principal would send out such an email without it being immediately obvious it was a prank.

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The school district was quick to respond to a clarification request from The News regarding this type of email communication. The district含羞草研究社檚 manager of communications, Kayla Stuckart, said they are aware of the email and it was followed up later on April 1.

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