Antisemitic graffiti found inside East Greenwich, R.I. high school

PROVIDENCE – School officials in East Greenwich, R.I. are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was found at East Greenwich High School on Thursday. The vandalism was discovered inside a boys’ bathroom and removed after it was reported, according to a statement from the district. Principal Patrica Page and the school’s resource officer are now working to identify those responsible, officials said. “This act of hate is deeply concerning and has no place in our schools or community,” Superintendent Brian Ricca said in a statement. “We are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and families. Acts of discrimination, bigotry, or hate will not be tolerated.” The school district said it also intends to “leverage this incident as an opportunity to reinforce its values of respect, kindness, and understanding through classroom discussions and broader community conversations,” and added that counseling and other support services are available for students. “We ask families to take this opportunity to speak with their children about the impact of hateful actions and the importance of standing against discrimination,” Ricca said. Antisemitic incidents have been on the rise throughout New England in recent years, according to data from the Anti-Defamation League. The...