NEWS RELEASE:
The Board of Education, administration, staff and students of the Bucyrus City School District were saddened to learn of the passing of senior Jacie Everett Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017.
“The loss of life, especially when it’s that of a child, is very difficult to comprehend,” Superintendent Kevin Kimmel said. “As the father of three children, my heart goes out to Jacie’s family.”
The school district informed staff and students at the Secondary School prior to classes beginning Sept. 25. The Crawford County Trauma Team was dispatched to the Secondary School Sept. 25 to provide grief counseling to students and staff.
“This is a very difficult time for our students and staff,” said Secondary School Principal Dr. Mark Burke. “The Bucyrus City School District is a family, and we will do whatever is necessary to help each student and staff member deal with losing a classmate, student and friend. Jacie and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
In light of this tragedy, the High School varsity and junior varsity volleyball matches versus Seneca East Sept. 26 have been rescheduled to October 19. The girls tennis match against Galion has been canceled tonight, and the boys golf team will not compete in the Edison Invitational Sept. 25.
All Middle School athletic contests will be played as scheduled. Any further postponements or cancellations will be announced through the school district’s social media sites.