Racist graffiti found at Gloucester middle school
GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) – Gloucester County Public Schools released a statement concerning racist graffiti found on a bathroom stall.
The graffiti was reportedly found at Peasley Middle School in a sixth-grade bathroom on Friday, Jan. 19. A similar incident was reported at Matthews High School just nine days before this, on Jan. 10.
Gloucester County Public School’s statement is as follows:
Dear Parents and Staff,
Earlier today, we were notified of a deeply concerning incident at Peasley Middle School involving racist graffiti on a 6th-grade bathroom stall, depicting a threatening message toward the African American community.
Gloucester County Public Schools unequivocally condemns discrimination of any kind. We are actively collaborating with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office to thoroughly investigate this incident, and the perpetrator will face disciplinary consequences.
Our commitment to a safe and inclusive environment is unwavering. We understand that questions may arise, and we assure you that the school division will work closely with the sheriff’s office to complete a thorough investigation, hold the perpetrator accountable, and reinforce the universal ideals of diversity and inclusivity among our students.
We appreciate your support as we navigate through this, emphasizing that such behavior has no place in our school community or society at large.
Sincerely,
Dr. Anthony Vladu
Division Superintendent
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