Quote Originally Posted by jenn_librarian View Post
In the district I work, as long as it's after school hours, and there is a teacher who is willing to be the supervisor (not involved, but to make sure that nothing is going on, and this is for any after school activity that students want to start), our district is not allowed to deny them access.
Back in the 70's and early 80's, the latest I can vouch for, we did CCD at a local High school; ironicaly it was the one my dad taught at but thats a different thread. The local churches have grown to where they have their own pre and after school programs, maybe being a small comunity has its advanages.

Same goes to groups that want to use the school facilities as a meeting place.
Boy Scouts (and they do pray, so I'd consider that a religious group)
Girl Scouts
4-H
Latino groups (yes, it can be by race/ethnicity as well)
Getting in the "Way back Machine", when I was a Cub and Boy Scout, our meetings where held at the Scout leaders home. I have never seen a Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, or Girl Scout uniform in a public school, even after school hours.

What about the moment of silence that some places do after the Pledge to Allegiance? Many say that's used for silent prayer.
After middle school I cant recall saying the Pledge of Allegiance in HS, even if we did I can say there was no moment of silence.

Im too brain dead right now, Ive had a bad week, I do want to respond to the rest of your post.