All articles tagged with #grief counseling
Elvia Espinoza, a beloved second-grade teacher at Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary in Polk County, Florida, was tragically stabbed to death by her son, Emmanuel Espinoza, who has been charged with first-degree murder. The school district is providing grief counseling for students and staff, and all Polk County students have access to free telehealth services.
St. Lucie County Public Schools is offering grief counseling to students and staff following the tragic death of Manatee Academy K-8 teacher Jamie Felix, who was shot by her estranged husband in front of their children. The school district expressed condolences and highlighted Jamie's positive impact on her students, while also promising to provide on-site counseling services for as long as needed.
A fourth-grade student at Burns Science and Technology Charter School in Oak Hill, Volusia County, has died of meningitis, prompting the Florida Department of Health to provide information on symptoms to the school and notify parents of other students who may have been in close contact. The school is taking precautions, and mental health counselors are being provided to assist students and staff with their grief. Meningitis is an infection and inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, and the health department urges parents to seek medical attention if their children exhibit symptoms.
A 16-year-old student-athlete from Albertville High School in Alabama has tragically died in a single-vehicle crash. The student, identified as Julius Jamear Staten, was a member of the school's football team. The school will provide grief counseling for students, and the community is rallying together to support one another during this difficult time. The Albertville Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the crash.
A 17-year-old has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy, identified as Ricky Stark, in Fort Ann. The incident occurred when the teenagers were playing with guns, and the 17-year-old accidentally fired a loaded shotgun, hitting Ricky in the abdomen. The shooting is believed to be unintentional, and the gun owner may face charges for not properly securing the firearms. Grief counseling will be provided at Fort Ann High School, where Ricky was a student.
The family of Keoni Hubbard, a Massachusetts Boy Scout who died in a boating accident in New Hampshire, is mourning the loss of their "selfless child" who found joy in the happiness of others. Keoni was among three people killed in separate incidents on New Hampshire waters. Lexington Public Schools is providing grief counseling for students and staff, and the Boy Scouts of America expressed condolences. State police are investigating the cause of the boating accident.
An 11-year-old Boy Scout named Keoni Hubbard from Lexington, Massachusetts, tragically died in a boating accident during a camping trip in New Hampshire. Keoni was described as a selfless child who loved scouting. The community and his school are providing support and grief counseling for those affected by the tragedy. The Boy Scouts of New Hampshire expressed their condolences to Keoni's family and asked for thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
An 11-year-old boy from Lexington, Massachusetts, died in a boating accident at a Boy Scout camp in New Hampshire. Keoni Hubbard, a member of Boy Scout Troop 119, was pronounced dead at the scene. The tragedy was witnessed by several other students attending the same summer camp. Lexington Public Schools is organizing grief counselors for affected students and employees. Two other fatalities occurred in New Hampshire waters on the same day. An investigation into the cause of Keoni's death is underway.
Benjamin Franklin High School in New Orleans is mourning the loss of rising senior Belle Adelman-Cannon, who was killed in a school bus accident on Saturday. The school is offering grief counseling and support to students, faculty, and staff. The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the incident.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has committed to paying for funeral services and grief counseling for classmates and staff affected by the mass shooting that killed eight children and a security guard at a Belgrade elementary school. Doncic has deep family ties to the Serbian capital's region and plans to be part of whatever long-term assistance arises from the violence.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has committed to paying for funeral services and grief counseling for classmates and staff affected by the mass shooting that killed eight children and a security guard at a Belgrade elementary school. Doncic, who has family ties to the Serbian capital's region, plans to be part of whatever long-term assistance arises from the violence and welcomes involvement from other NBA players with Balkan roots to help in the tragedy's aftermath.
Isiah Rosario, a freshman at Concord High School, was identified as the victim of a deadly shooting in Rhode Island. Rosario had moved to Concord from Rhode Island in the 2021-22 school year and was well-liked by his peers and staff. The school district will provide grief counseling and support systems for students and staff. Homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding Rosario's death.