Reynolds School District Sites Vandalized with 'Hate Graffiti'

Reynolds School District was notified by police on Sunday, September 3, 2017, of graffiti containing racial hate messages at Sweetbriar and Troutdale Elementary Schools. 

Several neighbors from the Old Sweetbriar Farm Home Owner's Association joined Sweetbriar Principal Marie Marianello and her family in temporarily covering the graffiti with paint. Operations staff responded to cover the messages at Troutdale Elementary School. 

Reynolds School District Superintendent Dr. Linda Florence said, "Reynolds' schools are welcoming places for all. Discrimination and intolerance are not acceptable behaviors and our policies support creating welcoming and safe schools for all. Our staff teach students to embrace diversity as a strength and the skills necessary to learn about culture, race and diversity in a manner that leads to understanding and peaceful resolution of conflict in grades K-12.

Anyone with information about these crimes can contact the police non-emergency line at (503) 823-3333. Community members who see graffiti can report it directly to First Response at (503) 207-5300, which will enable our operations staff to respond quickly.