Students walked out of school at 12:00 p.m. on Sept. 5, 2025, in protest of school shootings and gun violence. They are seen wearing the color orange, which represents gun violence awareness and prevention.

Lee Rodriguez, junior at Sage Creek, speaks to the crowd about the importance of anti-gun violence and what it signifies. This was one of the many protests occurring nationwide.

A group of three students holding signs in unity. The signs express students’ feelings on the shooting that took place on August 27, 2025, that occurred at The Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during a scheduled school-wide mass.

Two students were seen holding a sign together that read, “Guns Kill.” This demonstrates the collaborative effort to end gun violence; schools across the nation have come together through the nationwide organization “Student Demand Action.” It is an organization of students fighting for gun violence prevention.

Students gather in front of the school to protest against gun violence. They are seen holding posters with statements and phrases that support their cause.

A student holds a sign that reads, “ban guns not books,” creating discourse around the villainization of literature in recent years across the country. The students used this protest to express other issues they have observed in society, such as banned books.

Josue Valdivia, a student at Sage Creek, is dressed in all orange while protesting to end school shootings. He was one of many wearing orange at the protest.

Making a statement, Sage Creek students Alexandra MacFreier and Alessia Tampellini display a sign saying “Silence = Violence.” This sign is a powerful example of students using their voices and advocating for change.

Emma Park and Genevieve Tai, the event’s organizers, were excited that people came together to support their cause. The solidarity and turnout reflected the community’s effort to prevent gun violence.

A Sage Creek student is seen holding up a sign during the protest, saying “Save lives, not guns.” The protesters are fighting for awareness and action against gun violence in America.