UPDATE: South Windsor Superintendent Meets with Students Who Chanted 'Dreidel Song'

Update:

South Windsor Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kate Carter said the administration met with the students involved with chanting the “Dreidel Song” during a boys’ soccer game in West Hartford.

Carter issued the following statement to the South Windsor community:

“As you are likely aware, there has been widespread media coverage of an incident involving a group of South Windsor student spectators at an athletic match in West Hartford. The high school administration conducted a thorough investigation and has met with the students involved. We take this situation seriously and are committed to using this unfortunate incident as a catalyst for meaningful conversations and teachable moments.

“Sadly, the presence of racism, sexism, religious animus, and bigotry based on sexual orientation in schools is not unique to South Windsor, and school districts across the nation are all grappling with these complex issues.

“South Windsor Schools will be partnering with the Anti-Defamation League, an organization through which many Connecticut school districts have sought assistance in fostering a meaningful dialogue within their school communities. I thank parents for their continued partnership in our joint effort to support the academic, social and emotional growth of our students.”

Original post

South Windsor school officials are investigating allegations that its fans sang an anti-Semitic chant during a boys’ soccer game Wednesday against Hall High in West Hartford, which has a large Jewish population, according to NBC Connecticut.

Witnesses told NBC Connecticut that people from the South Windsor side of the stands were singing part of the “Dreidel Song,” which is traditionally sung during Hanukkah.

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NBC reports that only part of the song was chanted and parents said that they did not hear other anti-Semitic taunts for the rest of the game.

South Windsor Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kate Carter sent NBC Connecticut the following statement:

“Thank you for bringing this serious matter to our attention. We hold our students to very high standards and a thorough investigation will be conducted immediately.”

On the field, Hall won the game by a 3-1 score. The teams are not scheduled to play again in the regular season.

Read the full report, including video of the chant, at NBC Connecticut here.