Overview
- An image of Cienega High School math teachers wearing white T‑shirts with red stains and the phrase “Problem Solved” circulated on social media after the district’s Halloween post.
- Superintendent John Carruth said the shirts were part of a math-themed costume worn this year and last year, issued an apology, and said they will not be worn again.
- The district deleted the original Facebook photos and later removed its explanatory apology post, leaving questions about the timeline unresolved.
- Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet and Arizona Rep. Rachel Keshel alleged the outfits referenced Charlie Kirk’s September killing, cited red stains on the left side, and called for the educators to be fired.
- Local reporting found similar “Problem Solved” shirts for sale online before Kirk’s death, while the district reported staff harassment and said threats are being referred to police.