Good evening Red Land family,
It is with great sadness I inform you of the death of a student within the Red Land High School community. Out of respect for the family, we are not releasing any other additional details.
A sudden loss like this can have a strong emotional effect on students. For that reason, please listen to what your child may have to say regarding the death and discuss his/her feelings and reactions. Sudden death is always a painful experience to understand. Your child may experience signs of stress which may include:
- Difficulty sleeping
- Changes in sleeping habits
- Inability to concentrate
- Absentmindedness
- Thoughts about death or dying
- Isolation
- Withdrawing from normal activities and friends
- Guilt
- Fearfulness and worries
- Use of alcohol or other drugs
The District will have counselors and Rudder, the school therapy dog, at Red Land High School on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Additionally, please feel free to contact Dr. Jennifer Leese, Director of Pupil Services, at
[email protected] or 717-938-9577 if you feel your child is experiencing signs of unusual stress. Another option for families is the Teenline hotline (717-763-2345 or 1-800-722-5385) which offers trained counselors to help teens.
On behalf of the Red Land family, I have extended our deepest sympathies to the family.
Sincerely,
Melissa F. Herbert
Principal