MELBOURNE, Fla. – Melbourne High School is set to close its restrooms due to an ongoing issue with students vaping on campus, according to the school’s principal.
In an email to parents, Principal Chad Kirk said that the vaping problems have sparked “environmental concerns in student restrooms.”
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“It has also resulted in damage to restroom fixtures that have disrupted access to restroom facilities for our students,” the email reads. “In response, we are implementing targeted restroom closures to reduce opportunities for misconduct.”
According to Kirk, the closures will give the school the ability to monitor the restrooms more closely, reducing opportunities for misuse.
That said, Kirk also wrote that the measures will allow the school to keep “adequate facilities” available to all students throughout the day.
However, Kirk warned parents that many vaping products contain nicotine, which can be highly addictive and negatively impact a teen’s brain development, along with potential impacts to lung health.
“We appreciate your partnership as we work to ensure our campus remains a safe, health, and respectful environment for all students,” Kirk concluded. “If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.”