Abington school principal returns after investigation into social media posts
Mar 18, 2026
A principal who was placed on leave following accusations of sharing inappropriate content on social media is back in her post, according to the Abington School District.
Abington Senior High School Principal Dr. Alice Swift was originally placed on leave in early February as the investigation i
nto the posts that included an antisemitic stereotype was conducted by a third party, the district said.
“We appreciate the patience of our school community throughout the past several weeks so that our investigators could complete their review in a manner that ensured an appropriate outcome for our students,” Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fecher wrote in a letter to families.
The district is partnering with the Anti-Defamation League to provide training for Dr. Swift, students and staff in Abington about maintaining a welcome environment for everyone.
“I want to be clear that this content does not represent me, my values, or anything I would ever choose to share. I recognize, however, that regardless of how this content came to be shared, it caused real distress for members of our school community, and that distress deserves to be acknowledged. I recognize the impact it has had on our community, and I accept full responsibility for not ensuring appropriate safeguards for my social media account, as the content does not reflect my core values and beliefs,” Dr. Swift wrote in a letter to families.
Dr. Swift returned to her role as principal on March 18, 2026.
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