That is not a slogan. It follows from FWYO's own stated position. The restroom doors say boys and girls, but leadership confirmed in writing that no written policy enforces them. More than fifteen families asked the Board to adopt one. The Board said no.
Keep Reading ↓The Board's answer rests on one claim. Here it is, from their own letter. And here is the document they pointed to.
"The existing code of conduct addresses expectations regarding restroom use and provides safeguards for children and families."
Signed by the Board President and the Executive Director.
The word restroom appears nowhere in it. Not once.
No restroom rule. No rule about adults and children in restrooms. No restroom supervision rule.
The same Code of Conduct calls Orchestra Hall "an established Child Safety Zone." It says nothing about who may enter the restrooms inside it. Don't take this page's word for it. Read the complete documents. It takes five minutes.
The parent letters, the Board's response, and the Code of Conduct. Complete and unaltered, in one PDF.
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Families are withdrawing for 2026–2027 and telling the Board the reason in writing. Three sentences are enough:
Dear Members of the Board,
Our family will not be re-enrolling with FWYO for the 2026–2027 season. The Board's decision not to adopt a written restroom policy, despite the request of more than fifteen families, was the deciding factor.
We are grateful for the instruction our children received, and we did not make this decision lightly.
[Your family name]
A student walked into the restroom matching the label on the door. A student of the opposite sex was inside.
The family asked about it. Leadership confirmed in writing: the labels are not enforced by any written policy. The only safeguard FWYO identified is misconduct reporting, which begins after someone is already in the room with your child.
FWYO did not stand behind its own signs. It moved the student who followed them to the single-occupancy, any-gender restroom instead.
More than fifteen families asked the Board for a written policy. On May 14, the Board said no and pointed to the Code of Conduct, which never mentions restrooms.
When a parent shared this with other families, leadership instructed him in writing to stop speaking with families about it at rehearsals. In four months, leadership has not produced a written restroom policy or pointed to a restroom rule in the Code.
Families should not have to discover FWYO's restroom policy only after their child encounters it.
FWYO has provided real musical opportunities for many children. Leaving is not simple. Families are weighing friendships, conductors, auditions, ensemble placement, schedules, cost, and the loss of something their children love.
But staying is not the only option. Families are currently looking at a few paths:
Some students may consider nearby youth orchestra programs, depending on age, instrument, audition level, and family schedule.
For some students, a strong school orchestra, private lessons, All-Region preparation, and chamber music may be a better short-term path than remaining in FWYO.
Several families have discussed smaller, higher-accountability ensembles with strong coaching, clear standards, and shorter commitments.
Some parents and teachers are discussing a possible short-term strings program built around excellent instruction, sectionals, audition preparation, community performance, and clear written student-safety policies.
Nothing on this page is asking a family to make a rushed decision. The point is simpler: do not stay because you think there are no options. Ask questions. Talk with other families. Compare the tradeoffs. Then decide with your eyes open.
If your family is looking at alternatives, text (682) 233-5670 or use the form. We can share what other families are considering and help connect parents who want to compare options.
"May I see your written restroom policy?"
FWYO has not produced one. The doors say boys and girls. Leadership confirmed in writing that no written policy stands behind them, and the Board declined to adopt one after fifteen families asked. For Fort Worth Suzuki families, this is the same building where the youngest students learn.
The music education is real. So is everything on this page. Weigh both and decide for your own children. That is all any of the fifteen families wanted the chance to do.
Get the complete documents, add your family's support, or just stay informed. You will not be included in anything without your approval.
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