West Michigan students walk out to protest gun violence: 'We need change'

ROCKFORD, Mich. (WOOD) — Students in West Michigan and across the country walked out of school Friday to march against gun violence.

At Rockford High School, students walked out of the main entrance of the school as they made their way to the football field. Carrying signs that said things like "books not bullets" and "schools not warzones," the students chanted as they marched around the field and made their way to the stands.

At Portage Central High School, students took to the sidewalks with signs that said things like "protect kids not guns," photos submitted to News 8 show. • Students walk out at Portage Central High School to march against gun violence. (Courtesy Ava Tate) • Students walk out at Portage Central High School to march against gun violence. (Courtesy Ava Tate) •