Junior Patrick McCalley died on Oct. 6.
CHS counselors will be available the week of Oct. 10 for students to talk to.
According to counselor Cathleen Johnson, the counselors have an open-door policy, so students can stop by any time. She said CHS also has social workers who will available to help students through this difficult time.
Principal John Williams said, “We would like everyone to keep his family and friends in their thoughts and prayers.”
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Kristin Seed • Oct 13, 2016 at 2:14 pm
I agree with your policy to publish information about deaths in the school community. In cases such as this, it is important to talk about what has happened to get grief counseling for those who need it.
Saver • Oct 7, 2016 at 10:28 pm
Why was this talked about, this is the last thing anyone wanted could have been more discreet
James Streisel • Oct 10, 2016 at 12:18 pm
Thank you for your comment. It has always been our policy to report the news of a student’s or teacher’s death and then provide information regarding counseling and other services that are available should anyone need those services.