A troubling incident has rocked East Ridge Middle School in Ridgefield, where school officials discovered a “racial slur” written on an outdoor climbing wall. The discovery has prompted investigations by both school officials and Ridgefield Police. Despite uncertainty surrounding the origin and timing of the vandalism, school officials have emphasized that such actions are unacceptable and do not reflect the school’s values. The district has alerted authorities and urged anyone with information to come forward. Measures meanwhile, are underway to address and prevent similar incidents in the future.