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SCS releases statement following death of 8th grade student

Shelbyville Central Schools has released the following statement in connection with the death of a Shelbyville Middle School student this week....

 

On Wednesday, Shelbyville Central Schools (SCS) suffered a tragedy with the passing of one of our 8th grade students. Our thoughts and sympathies are with their family at this difficult time. We have and will continue to have grief support available at Shelbyville Middle School for students who may need any type of assistance surrounding this loss. 

 

SCS takes its anti-bullying obligations very seriously.  There were no documented bullying claims brought to the attention of the school in relation to this tragedy.  All bullying claims are investigated in accordance with the schools Anti-Bullying Policy.  

 

We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to assist our students and staff during this difficult time. 

 

In a related note, Grace Wesleyan Church of Shelbyville has posted on Facebook that with The Ville Church & others they intend to cover in prayer students, faculty and school property. At 1 p.m. Sunday, they are inviting the public to meet directly in front of the Shelbyville Middle School to extend hands of prayer.

 

For more info call - (317) 421-0611.

 

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