"Beth Silbergeld, BHS principal, confirmed that a group of students in a photo had formed a human swastika on the school's football field. The photo was then posted alongside a quote from Adolf Hitler. The school was alerted to the photo - shared broadly across social media last week - via an anonymous tip line Wednesday evening."
"The incident was a "disturbing and unacceptable act of antisemitism," Silbergeld said in a statement, reiterating the school's commitment to creating a community where BIPOC, Jewish and LGBTQ+ students feel "safe, respected, and valued.""
"The school is investigating the incident and has identified the students involved, Silberman said. The students are "committed to taking accountability for the harm that was done," she added, but the school cannot share the students' names or any details of disciplinary action under federal law. The incident was reported to the San Jose Police Department, which said Monday that the investigation into the alleged hate crime is active and ongoing."
Branham High School confirmed that a group of students formed a human swastika on the school football field and posted the photo online with a quote from Adolf Hitler. School leaders called the act a disturbing and unacceptable act of antisemitism and emphasized commitments to safety and respect for BIPOC, Jewish, and LGBTQ+ students. The district identified the students involved; students agreed to take accountability, but names and disciplinary details cannot be released under federal law. The incident was reported to the San Jose Police Department, which said the hate-crime investigation is active and ongoing. The school will implement multiple educational approaches and partner with the Anti-Defamation League and local Jewish organizations. A second related incident occurred in connection to Leigh High School.
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