Vandal spray paints derogatory words on elementary school in Rapid City

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School was vandalized this week with a strange message.
Published: Mar. 30, 2024 at 12:21 AM EDT

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Rapid City’s Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, a small brick building west of Mt. Rushmore Road, was vandalized this week.

The word “RAPISTS” was spray painted on the north and south ends of the school’s exterior.

Though it is unclear when this happened, the earliest confirmed report of vandalism came Wednesday night. The individual or individuals responsible are unknown, as are their motivations. A crew will soon visit the school to sandblast the paint off of the building.

If you have any information related to this crime, contact the Rapid City Police Department’s non-emergency line at (605) 394-4131.