# San Jose schools vandalized

> Vandals target San Jose schools, causing $200K damage.
- Title: San Jose schools vandalized · NBC Bay Area | Shortify
- Summary: Vandals target San Jose schools, causing $200K damage. Vandals damaged San Jose schools, including Meyer Elementary, costing the district $200,000.
- Keywords: san jose, alum rock union elementary school distri, meyer elementary school, vandalism, school district, damage, news, local, San, Jose, schools, vandalized
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/san-jose-alum-rock-schools-vandalism/4158698
- Published: 2026-10-16T01:22:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san jose, alum rock union elementary school distri, meyer elementary school, vandalism, school district, damage, news, local
## Vandals target San Jose schools
Vandals damaged Meyer Elementary School by cutting copper and electrical wire from underground boxes and smashing windows.

> Super sad because I went to school here and my kids went to school here
## Schools face $200K damage
The Alum Rock Union Elementary School District reported $200,000 in damage from vandalism at shuttered schools.
## District plans meeting
The district will discuss vandalism prevention at a special board meeting Thursday to protect shuttered schools.
## Key takeaway

Vandals damaged San Jose schools, including Meyer Elementary, costing the district $200,000.