Responding to Bel Air Student Deaths, High School Provides More Counselors

After two Bel Air students died in a weekend car crash in Kingsville, Harford County Public Schools is increasing its support system for the Bel Air High School community.

Harford County Public Schools Communications Manager Jillian Lader issued the following statement on Monday afternoon, which said that more counselors, psychologists and pupil personnel workers have been brought on staff to assist the community in coping with the loss:

On Friday, the Bel Air High School community experienced the death of two students. Their passing has affected all of us very deeply and our hearts go out to their families and to all of those who have been affected by their passing.

We appreciate the outpouring of support and understanding from the community as we focus our concern toward the well-being of our students as they learn to cope with this tragic loss. The most important thing we can do is to be supportive and encourage an open expression of feelings.

We understand that there will be a variety of emotions and responses to what has occurred. Additional counselors, pupil personnel workers and school psychologists have joined the staff at Bel Air High School. They are speaking with students and the staff regarding this tragedy and their personal reactions to the event. They have been and will continue to be available to provide support through this difficult time.

We will try to maintain as normal a routine and structure as the situation allows. We know that you will join us in our concern and sympathy for the families and thank you for your understanding and support.

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• Two Bel Air High School Students Killed in Kingsville Crash
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