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New Canaan Today
By the People, for the People
New Canaan High School Faces Anonymous 'Hateful' TikTok Posts
Police increase presence after series of mean-spirited videos target students
Apr. 20, 2026 at 4:07am
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A stark, gritty image captures the unsettling aftermath of anonymous online harassment targeting high school students.New Canaan TodayNew Canaan High School is dealing with a series of anonymous 'hateful' TikTok posts that have prompted the school to increase police presence on campus. Principal Bill Egan sent an email to parents confirming the posts were 'mean-spirited' but not threatening, and that authorities are investigating the origin of the account. This is not the first time students at the school have faced derogatory online posts, as they were also targeted by antisemitic taunts from rival school Fairfield College Preparatory last month.
Why it matters
The situation at New Canaan High School highlights the ongoing challenges schools face in monitoring and protecting students from harmful online behavior, even when they are not in the classroom. Anonymous social media posts can have a significant impact on student wellbeing and the school community, requiring a coordinated response from administrators and law enforcement.
The details
Principal Bill Egan said the school has contacted local police after the series of 'mean-spirited' TikTok videos, which he described as 'insulting, demeaning, and not kind.' While the posts were deemed 'non-credible' by authorities, the school will have additional police presence on campus on Monday. Egan asked students to come forward if they know the identity of the account holder, saying the posts violated school policy and do not reflect the school's community values.
- On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Principal Bill Egan sent an email to parents about the TikTok posts.
- The posts were made in the days leading up to Monday, April 20, 2026, when the school will have increased police presence.
The players
Bill Egan
The principal of New Canaan High School, who sent an email to parents about the anonymous 'hateful' TikTok posts targeting students.
New Canaan High School
A high school in Fairfield County, Connecticut that is dealing with a series of anonymous 'hateful' TikTok posts targeting its students.
Fairfield College Preparatory School
A rival school whose students previously targeted New Canaan High School's hockey players with antisemitic taunts on social media.
What they’re saying
“Please be assured that we are working closely with law enforcement. They are actively investigating the origin of the post, and we will be prosecuting the individual(s) involved.”
— Bill Egan, Principal, New Canaan High School
“We are calling on you to do the right thing. This account needs to be taken down immediately. Realize the impact your actions have on your peers and the serious nature of involving law enforcement.”
— Bill Egan, Principal, New Canaan High School
“At our school, we take immense pride in our community and our commitment to looking out for one another. This type of behavior does not reflect who we are, and it has no place here.”
— Bill Egan, Principal, New Canaan High School
What’s next
Authorities are actively investigating the origin of the anonymous TikTok posts, and the school says it will prosecute the individual(s) involved. The school is also calling on students to come forward with any information about the account holder.
The takeaway
The situation at New Canaan High School underscores the ongoing challenges schools face in addressing harmful online behavior targeting students, even when they are not on campus. Coordinated efforts between school administrators and law enforcement are necessary to protect students and maintain a safe, inclusive school community.
