Common questions about the Nysmith School lawsuit
According to a civil rights lawsuit filed with the Virginia Attorney General's Office, a Hitler worship poster assignment was shared school-wide by Nysmith staff. When Jewish families complained about this and other antisemitic harassment, Kenneth R. Nysmith allegedly told a bullied child to "toughen up" and then expelled three Jewish children.
The lawsuit alleges that the three Jewish children were expelled in retaliation for their families' complaints about the Hitler worship assignment and ongoing antisemitic harassment at the school. This type of retaliatory expulsion would violate Virginia civil rights laws.
According to the civil rights complaint, when parents complained about antisemitic bullying and harassment, Kenneth R. Nysmith told the victimized Jewish child to "toughen up" instead of addressing the discrimination or investigating the complaints.
Yes, this is a real civil rights complaint filed with the Virginia Attorney General's Office. The full lawsuit document is available for download on this website. All information presented is based on allegations made in official court documents.
The lawsuit describes a student poster assignment that allegedly glorified Hitler and Nazi ideology. According to the complaint, this poster was then shared school-wide by Nysmith staff, causing distress to Jewish students and families.
Based on these serious allegations of antisemitic discrimination and the expulsion of Jewish children who complained, parents should carefully consider whether Nysmith School provides a safe and inclusive environment for their children, especially Jewish children.
💰 Important: This is a FOR-PROFIT private school charging $30,000+ per year (not including books and extras). Parents are paying premium tuition for alleged discrimination and expulsion of Jewish students.
Yes, the U.S. Department of Education has announced investigations into antisemitism complaints filed by the Brandeis Center against schools including those with similar allegations to Nysmith School.
You can help warn other parents by leaving reviews on Google, GreatSchools.org, and Niche.com. Share this website on social media and with parent groups in the Herndon, Virginia area. Always cite the Virginia civil rights lawsuit as your source.
Nysmith School for the Gifted is located in Herndon, Virginia (Fairfax County). Kenneth R. Nysmith is the headmaster, president, and sole director of the school. The school's public phone number is (703) 713-3332.
All information presented is based on allegations made in a civil rights lawsuit filed with the Virginia Attorney General's Office. These are allegations that have not been proven in court. Kenneth R. Nysmith and Nysmith School have not been found liable for any wrongdoing in a court of law.