A person has been identified in the Mira Costa antisemitic graffiti incidents that took between April 30 and May 6, according to MBUSD superintendent John Bowes. 

Bowes wrote in an email to parents: 

"Following a thorough investigation conducted by Mira Costa administration and security staff, the individual responsible for these incidents has been identified, and appropriate disciplinary action has been taken in accordance with school and district policies. While student privacy laws prevent us from sharing specific details regarding student discipline, we want our school community to know that this matter has been thoroughly addressed."

Bowes continued: "These incidents were deeply concerning and do not reflect the values of Manhattan Beach Unified School District or the culture we work hard to cultivate across our schools each day. Symbols of hate have no place in our community. Actions like these undermine our commitment to ensuring every student and staff member feels safe, welcomed, respected, and valued at school."

Incidents Rattled Community

The first incident was identified on April 30, when a student reported multiple swastikas drawn inside a handicap stall in a boys’ restroom on campus.

The most recent incident occurred on May 8, when an anonymous student report led to the discovery of a swastika drawing in a boys' restroom stall - the same stall where the previous graffiti was found.