When a Walt Whitman High School student was fearful to attend school amid increased immigration enforcement in the area, Principal John Murphy said he and his staff acted swiftly.

"We knew of a young man, who was living on his own ... very nervous about leaving the house," Murphy said. "He’s having trouble even trying to go to work. He’s struggling socially and emotionally."

The South Huntington school principal said his team went to the student’s home on a Friday to conduct a wellness check and make sure the student knew he was safe at the school.

The high schooler, who was not identified, was back in the classroom by Monday, Murphy said.

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