Montgomery County Public Schools officials are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was discovered overnight at Greenwood Elementary School in Brookeville.
In a letter to families dated May 2, Principal Jennifer Seidel said the graffiti was found on a wall near the kitchen entrance and on metal covering near the building’s roof line. The message included an expletive and expressed anti-Israel sentiment, along with references to Israeli leadership and an image of the Star of David. Additional harmful language was also reported along the roof line.
The incident has been reported to MCPS security and the Montgomery County Department of Police, and an investigation is underway. School officials are reviewing security camera footage and working with police to identify those responsible. The school noted that recent upgrades to its camera system may help support the investigation.
MCPS Building Service staff are expected to cover the graffiti on Saturday, with more permanent removal and cleaning scheduled to be completed by Monday before students and staff return.
In the letter, Seidel said she was deeply saddened by the incident and acknowledged the potential impact on students, staff, and the broader community. Counselors and psychologists will be available at the school on Monday, and MCPS security staff have increased monitoring and patrols around the campus.
The school also shared resources for families to help guide conversations with children about antisemitism and processing what occurred.
