A group of students at Staples High School in Westport walked out of school Friday in support of boys soccer head coach Russell Oost-Lievense.

The Board of Education recently voted not to renew Oost-Lievense's contract.

Along with students, parents also gathered outside the school to show solidarity.

"I think it's amazing that the kids feel confident that they have a voice and they can be heard. I hope that there is some kind of consequence, so they do feel heard. I think they've lost a little bit of trust in the system," says Merri Muller.