An email from Hinsdale Middle School Principal Cory Burke was sent to parents Friday afternoon after a symbol that appeared to be a swastika was found drawn on a music stand at the school.

In the email, the principal wrote, ‘The swastika is a symbol of peace, prosperity and good fortune. We recognize that for many of our families, this symbol has a positive and spiritual meaning.” ...

There is no such entry on our site,” Todd Gutnick, ADL’s senior director for communications, said in an email. The screenshot can be traced to a post by a meme account (archived) on X on Dec. 13.

In the email, the principal wrote, ‘The swastika is a symbol of peace, prosperity and good fortune. We recognize that for many of our families, this symbol has a positive and spiritual meaning.” ...

In the email, the principal wrote, ‘The swastika is a symbol of peace, prosperity and good fortune. We recognize that for many of our families, this symbol has a positive and spiritual meaning.” ...