Richland School District removes substitute teacher for alleged Nazi salutes
Mar 15, 2025, 11:50 AM | Updated: 12:00 pm
A substitute teacher has been removed for reportedly throwing a Nazi salute, according to parents and reports. (Photo: Richland School District)
(Photo: Richland School District)
A Richland School District substitute has been removed from consideration for behavior that was 鈥渋nconsistent with district policy,” according to the . But one mother alleged the teacher showed a Nazi salute three times and made comments.
“The substitute teacher will not be returning to the Richland School District,” district staff explained to parents in a letter.
The district is not naming the substitute teacher, nor confirming reports from a parent who initially complained.
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What parents say about the substitute teacher
According to a , the Richland High School substitute teacher “threw the Nazi salute three times” during a college prep course, while claiming their family fought for Nazis聽in World War II.
“It started out he was introducing himself, and he said that his grandfather fought in World War II,” one mom explained to . “Essentially, he said something along the lines of, ‘that’s right kids; Hitler’ and then he proudly threw the Nazi salute.”
The mother said her daughter said the substitute threw the Nazi salute up two other times.
District staff spoke with students to verify the allegations during an investigation, according to reports.
鈥淩ichland School District is committed to maintaining a learning environment where all students feel safe, valued and respected,鈥� the district鈥檚 letter to parents said. 鈥淲e maintain dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all students.鈥�
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