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Principal Moves to Fire Custodian for Making School Too Clean

“Test Scores Matter More Than Toilets,” Says District Official

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Danny Bauer
May 20, 2025
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Cactus Bluff, AZ — In a move that has stunned teachers, parents, and even the pigeons that nest in the cafeteria vents, Principal Linda Dabble of Mediocre Meadows Elementary is pushing to fire long-time custodian Carl “Sparkle” Simmons—despite his flawless record of receiving perfect 100s on district cleanliness audits.

Simmons, who has worked at Mediocr…

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