Yorkville High School Responds To Students' Racist Tweets

The administration of Yorkville High School is responding after two students posted racist comments on personal Twitter accounts this weekend, according to a press release issued on Tuesday.

Patch obtained a picture of a flyer made by a third party that denounced the racist remarks. WARNING: The photograph below contains offensive text.

Identifying information has been intentionally blurred in this photograph.

The comments apparently posted by the students were, “Didn’t move out here to deal with f------ n------,” and “Go back to f------ Mexico you dumb c----. Seriously. I will pay for your f------ plane ticket back home you f---.”

Staff made every effort to remove the offending posts and subsequent posts that contained the remarks, according to the release.

"The district will not serve as a platform to continue the promotion of the offensive text," the release said. "This type of speech is reprehensible and has no place in our schools and community."

The release said that staff had addressed those involved in the incident.

Additionally, on Thursday the YHS Fox Pride committee, a group of staff members dedicated to helping develop a positive and productive school climate and culture, will meet with student representatives from the YHS Mosaic Club, committed to diversity through involvement, and the Student School
Improvement Team to develop a collaborative and positive step forward, according to the release.

Professionals who specialize in diversity from the Kendall County Regional Health Office will also assist to develop a short-term response and long-term plan to help the school community "grow from this experience."

According to census data, the population of Yorkville is approximately 81 percent white, 10 percent Hispanic and 7 percent black.

"We are continually challenged in this age of unfettered connectedness and the power of technology, especially in the hands of a child.... Our school community should be a place where we build people up, celebrate each other, and embrace our uniqueness. By working together, we can reach that aim," the release said.

Photo at top by Patrick Martin