High School Student Dies, Pennsbury Superintendent Informs Parents

FALLSINGTON, PA —An 11th-grade student at Pennsbury High School has died, the district's superintendent said Friday.

Schools Superintendent Thomas E. Smith sent a letter to parents, posted on the district's Facebook page Friday morning, that the student died suddenly Thursday night.

"Our condolences go out to the student’s family and friends," Smith said.

No cause was given for the student's death.

Smith said —in his letter, which also included High School Principal Reggie Meadows —that school counselors and case managers would be available throughout the day at the high school to assist students.

"Many adolescents and members of our community may be impacted (either directly or indirectly) by this loss," Smith said. "The death of a student presents us with many questions that we may not be able to answer right away. Rumors may begin to circulate, and we ask that you not spread rumors you may hear. We'll do our best to give you accurate information as it becomes known to us."

The superintendent told parents to let the school district know if their child is having difficulty coping with the death.

"As always, our counselors will remain accessible to the entire student body, and with the help of our faculty, attempt to identify any students who may be having ongoing difficulties," Smith said.