Some parents are not happy after several New Jersey teenagers wearing MAGA hats appeared in school photos.

Eighth graders from Avon Elementary School in Monmouth County went on an end-of-the-year field trip to Washington DC in late May, according to Superintendent Christopher Albrizio. There, several students purchased the red “Make America Great Again” hats as souvenirs and were wearing them when photos were taken, according to Albrizio.

“Make America Great Again” has long been a favorite slogan among fans of President Donald Trump.

There were no disruptions on the trip, Albrizio said. But after parents saw the photos on a closed online site that connects teachers with students and parents, a few parents voiced their concerns at the June 12 Board of Education meeting, he added.

The controversy was first reported by local newspaper the Coast Star.

“During the June meeting, the board recognized that students have the right to express themselves and that they do not believe students wearing the hats or the post violated Board Policy,” Albrizio said in a statement to NJ Advance Media.

However, school officials referred the matter to the board’s attorney for further guidance.

NJ Advance Media reached out to Avon board of education members for comment but did not hear back.

Cassidy Grom may be reached at cgrom@njadvancemedia.com Follow her at @cassidygrom . Have a tip? Tell us. nj.com/tips .

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