Swastika Found At Ridgefield High School

RIDGEFIELD, CT — An anti-Semitic symbol was found etched into a table at Ridgefield High School this week, according to a letter sent to parents by principal Stacey Gross. The message was an effort to "clear statement of the values and beliefs that are imbedded within our work together as the Ridgefield High School community," the principal wrote.

"I wish to emphasize that those who create such statements serve to offend all of us in our Ridgefield High School community and this will never be considered acceptable behavior," wrote Gross in her letter to parents. "As I have stated previously, I know that you understand that these acts, and similar ones towards any group, attempt to weaken our conscience, poison our spirit, and destroy the freedom of all of us."

This isn't the first time this year that anti-Semitic graffiti has popped up around town. In June, Police found anti-Semitic symbols and racist statements on the stage at Ballard Park. Gross also addressed parents in March of an incident on an outside area of the high school's campus.

Gross added the school will work with district administrators, local clergy and municipal leaders, faculty, students, clubs and student government to prevent such issues from arising. Following the incident in March, students came out in strong opposition and drew messages of love and acceptance.

"As our nation, state, and town struggle with similar situations in every sector, I ask that you join with me in working towards putting an end to this behavior by addressing it when you witness it and reporting it to proper authorities when you see it," wrote Gross.

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