An image of Adolf Hitler was inadvertently published in the baby photos section of the yearbook at East Brook Middle School in Paramus, New Jersey, school officials confirmed. The error was discovered after the yearbook was distributed to students in late June 2026.
Paramus school superintendent Dr. Matthew Murphy issued a statement apologizing for the mistake, calling it 'deeply regrettable and offensive.' The district said it is investigating how the photo was submitted and approved for publication.
Local Jewish leaders, including the Bergen County chapter of the Anti-Defamation League, condemned the incident and called for a review of the school's yearbook approval process. The ADL noted that the inclusion of such an image, even unintentionally, can cause significant distress.
The school district has offered to reprint the yearbook pages at no cost to families and is implementing additional oversight for future publications. Officials emphasized that the image does not reflect the values of the school or community.
