An Edmond father’s now-removed social media post urging parents to bring children to a gym, sign waivers and "do one-on-one fights" to settle disputes tied to Orvis Risner Elementary has rattled families and sharpened demands for clearer action from school leaders. Parents say the post followed several online messages that targeted a student and left some families so worried they pulled their children from the school. The dust-up has resurfaced long-simmering frustrations over how bullying is handled in Edmond schools and across Oklahoma.
As reported by KOKH/OKCFOX, the father said his daughter was targeted in multiple posts and urged other parents to show up on Saturday to "do one on one fights," adding that he would "fight" other dads as well. The station reports that the angry post was taken down after it circulated and drew criticism from other families and community members who were not exactly eager to turn a bullying debate into a boxing card.
Several parents told KOKH they are fed up. Zachariah Camacho said his sons had been bullied and that he encourages them to report incidents to teachers, and Court Haygarth said, "I will never ever stand for bullying, ever." Daniel Sharp told the station that one parent apologized and another was shown footage of an incident, but neither agreed to a match.
District Policy And Reporting
Edmond Public Schools tells parents that bullying, whether on campus or online, is not tolerated and should be reported to the building principal right away. According to the district's student handbook, principals are required to investigate written complaints and provide corrective action, and they may notify law enforcement if it appears a crime was committed. Disciplinary outcomes can range from suspension to law enforcement involvement. For details, see the Edmond Public Schools student handbook.
State Data And Local Worries
State survey data suggest bullying is still a fact of life for many students. The Oklahoma Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that 20.9% of high school students reported being bullied on school property in 2023, according to the Oklahoma YRBS 10-year trend report. That figure helps explain why some Edmond families say they will keep pushing until they see consistent prevention efforts and follow-through.
Parents said they want tangible action, not just assurances: transparent investigations, counseling for targeted students and visible consequences for repeat offenders. Edmond Public Schools reiterated that concerns should be reported to principals so staff can investigate, and families said they plan to keep pressing for changes until they are convinced those promises are playing out in real time.
