Anti-Semitic Language Found At Albert Leonard MS

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Anti-Semitic language was found at Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle, according to school officials. Principal John Barnes said in an email to the community that the "act of hate" was discovered Tuesday toward the back of the school blacktop.

Barnes said students did not go outside Monday due to the weather, and during Tuesday's eighth-grade lunch, a student brought what was written to the attention of one of the security monitors.

The school notified local authorities of the anti-Semitic language and filed a police report.

"We are working with our local authorities and district officials to investigate this horrific and disturbing act," Barnes said.

"We work to promote an inclusive, accepting environment for all of our school constituents and will not tolerate any incidents that spread hate, injustice or an unsafe learning environment. If you or your child is aware of any specifics and you have any information, we ask you to please contact the ALMS school administration at your earliest convenience," he said.

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