A restroom at a high school in Clermont County was defaced with racist language and symbolism on Tuesday, according to a letter sent to parents.
"Today we had to shut down one of our male restrooms because someone in our learning community wanted to vandalize that space with intolerance (The n-word and a swastika)," Milford High School Principal Tyler Arnold wrote.
Arnold spoke out against the vandalism and emphasized the need for students to hold their peers accountable for maintaining a welcoming learning environment.
"The majority of our learning community does it the right way, and it is a shame a few individuals try to pollute our culture. We as a school community will not condone this and must stand up against these acts," Arnold wrote. "The staff is doing everything they can to help keep our restrooms safe, but we can’t be around those spaces all the time."
Arnold urged students to reach out to administrators or a trusted adult if they see someone engaging in intolerant behavior.
"If someone sees something, say something," he wrote.
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