A button depicting Charlie Kirk's face as a cartoon with red smears on it is held in the hand of a white person. The Libs of TikTok logo can be seen in the top right corner.
This image of a button depicting slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk with red smears possibly representing blood on his face was posted to social media by far-right account Libs of TikTok. Credit: Courtesy of Libs of TikTok

Riverside Brookfield High School has issued a statement in the wake of a major social media account claiming buttons mocking slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk were being distributed to students.

In a written statement issued Wednesday, Sept. 16, the high school said the building administration immediately addressed the “isolated incident” involving only two students. RB spokesperson Kiley Fletcher told the Landmark in a text there was only one button.

“Riverside Brookfield High School does not condone the distribution of political materials on campus,” the school said. “We remain committed to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.”

The school’s statement came after the popular, far-right social media account Libs of TikTok claimed multiple buttons — depicting a zoomed-in, cartoon image of Kirk’s face with red smears, possibly referencing his assassination on Sept. 10, 2025 — were “reportedly being passed around to students” at RB, suggesting a larger number may have had them.

Fletcher said RB administrators are handling the incident as a disciplinary issue with the two students involved. Riverside Brookfield High School District 208 Supt. Kevin Skinkis was not immediately available to take the Landmark’s phone call seeking comment.

Fletcher provided copies via email of D208 policy related to the distribution of political materials at RB. The policies state that district employees and board members shall not perform political activities during work hours or use district resources in connection with political activity and that students “shall not be used” to promote a political candidate or issue.

The policies also state that materials or literature that would “disrupt the educational process,” violate someone’s rights or invade their privacy, infringe on trademarks or copyright, or that are “defamatory, obscene, vulgar, or indecent” shall not be posted or distributed, and all posted or distributed materials must have prior approval from Skinkis or his designee.

“Material from candidates and political parties will not be accepted for posting or distribution,” Fletcher wrote in the email.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Stella Brown is a 2023 graduate from Northwestern University, where she was the editor-in-chief of campus magazine North by Northwestern. Stella previously interned at The Texas Tribune, where she covered...