Schools in Mayotte, a French overseas territory, are experiencing growing unrest as students and parents protest against deteriorating conditions. Several schools, including North High School, Sada High School, and Younoussa Bamana High School, have seen prolonged disruptions, with some students missing classes for over five weeks. Parents and students are expressing deep concerns about overcrowded classrooms, outdated buildings, and a lack of essential resources. The situation is being described as more severe than in mainland France, with students preparing for end-of-year exams and families demanding immediate action to restore normalcy. The rector of Mayotte, the head of the regional education system, has been addressing a rising number of complaints from schools, including Younoussa Bamana High School, which has been affected by increasing student numbers. These challenges are partly due to demographic pressures, with more people moving to the island, especially from nearby Comoros. On September 29, the FSU976, a major teachers' union, met with the rector to discuss a plan that includes adding 92 teaching hours and creating four new training programs. However, the rector criticized a small group of teachers and parents for blocking non-striking staff from entering classrooms, a claim the union denied. Students at Younoussa Bamana High School have joined the protests, describing the conditions as "unacceptable." They point to problems such as unsanitary toilets, classes with up to 38 students, a shortage of teachers, and a lack of enough classrooms. The school administration has attributed these issues to the broader "social context of the island" and the limited number of teacher applications. However, students argue that these conditions are not sustainable and must be addressed immediately. The students are demanding immediate improvements, including fixing toilets and common areas, reducing overcrowding, hiring more teachers, adjusting schedules, and providing full-time nurses and fans in classrooms to improve the learning environment. They are planning further protests and seeking support from the rectorate, local authorities, and national officials. They have emphasized the need for clear, written, and dated responses to their demands. The challenges in Mayotte's education system have long been linked to migration pressures and infrastructure demands, which require significant investment. However, with national budget cuts, including 54 billion euros in planned savings for the 2027 budget, the rector alone cannot resolve these issues.