Mother Of Rockaway 12-Year-Old Who Died Complained To School About Bullying: Report

ROCKAWAY, NJ — The mother of a Rockaway 12-year-old who died suddenly last week reportedly met with school officials to discuss bullying concerns up until the day of her daughter's death, NBC4 and the Daily Record reported.

Mallory Grossman, 12, died last Wednesday night, school officials said. According to the Daily Record and NBC 4, her mother met with school officials earlier that day to discuss bullying concerns.

The Rockaway Township Schools Superintendent Greg McGann did not return Patch's multiple requests for comment.

Grossman's death is under investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, McGann said in a letter posted on Thursday. He called the investigation "standard protocol," and the district was cooperating.

A spokesperson for the Prosecutor's Office confirmed an investigation on Tuesday but did not comment further.

• Read more: Rockaway Middle Schooler Passes Away

Rockaway Mayor Michael Dachisen declined to comment last week, saying, "What can one say, my heart is broken for the parent and all her friends."

Support services are available to students at Copeland Middle School, McGann said in a Friday morning letter. Resource opportunities for over the summer are currently being developed.

As friends and community members discussed the alleged bullying online, many wore blue Monday to take a stand against it, using the hashtag #BlueOutBullying. Cheerleading teams across the country donned blue gear at practice to honor Grossman, who was a cheerleader and gymnast.

In the days following her unexpected death, the local community has rallied around her family, raising more than $68,000 for her funeral in a GoFundMe drive.

• Read More: Community Donates $64K To Family Of Rockaway Middle Schooler Who Died Last Week

"Many of you know Dianne and Seth, but for those of you who don't, let me tell you, they are amazing people, and a force like I've never seen. They are movers and shakers and know how to make things happen! All of this generosity will help the Grossman family move a mountain for Mallory!" the campaign organizer and family friend Katee Reddin Petro wrote on GoFundMe. Reddin Petro has not returned Patch's request for comment.

In addition to being an athlete, Grossman is remembered as an outdoorsy, charitable young girl, who loved helping her favorite cause.

"She raised money often and would send every penny to her favorite charity, Camp Good Days. This camp provides summer camp experiences for children with cancer and children who have lost someone dear to them with cancer. Selfless. It was her giving spirit and love for all people and things that drove her to move mountains," an obituary said.

• Read more: Rockaway 6th Grader Who Passed Away Remembered As Charitable And Outdoorsy

A memorial service will be held in the gardens of the Norman Dean Home For Services Tuesday, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. A service of "blessings, hope and love" will begin at 6 p.m.

Mallory Grossman, left, pictured with friend Bianca.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text the Crisis Text Line at 741-741.

Image via GoFundMe

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