A medical emergency took the life of a Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School student Tuesday afternoon.
According to several sources, the death occurred toward the end of the school day.
The boys’ basketball team was supposed to play against Bishop McDevitt, but that game was cancelled.
Social media Tuesday evening has shown the tight-knit community in Mechanicsburg, with many people posting comments and thoughts for the school district and community.
At this time the name of the student has not been released until proper notifications are made.
The superintendent for Mechanicsburg Area School District, Mark Leidy, provided the following statement to CBS 21:
“This message is to inform you that our school community suffered the unexpected death of a senior student this afternoon. In the event your child is affected by this loss, please encourage them to contact their school counselor. Additional counseling supports will be available within the district tomorrow. The district website has a link entitled Grief and Loss Support Services that will provide you with additional resources. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.”
The link to Mechanicsburg’s website is attached to this story.
According to several sources, the death occurred toward the end of the school day.
The boys’ basketball team was supposed to play against Bishop McDevitt, but that game was cancelled.
Social media Tuesday evening has shown the tight-knit community in Mechanicsburg, with many people posting comments and thoughts for the school district and community.
At this time the name of the student has not been released until proper notifications are made.
The superintendent for Mechanicsburg Area School District, Mark Leidy, provided the following statement to CBS 21:
“This message is to inform you that our school community suffered the unexpected death of a senior student this afternoon. In the event your child is affected by this loss, please encourage them to contact their school counselor. Additional counseling supports will be available within the district tomorrow. The district website has a link entitled Grief and Loss Support Services that will provide you with additional resources. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.”
The link to Mechanicsburg’s website is attached to this story.