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Superintendent reports Elkins High School student death, others injured

ELKINS, W.Va. — An Elkins High School student has died, Randolph County School Superintendent Shawn Dilly said in a Saturday Facebook post to the Randolph County community.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the heartbreaking news that an Elkins High School student has tragically passed away, and several other students were seriously injured this weekend,” Dilly said. “This loss is deeply felt across our entire school community.”

Dilly didn’t release any names or specifics.

“Our hearts go out to the family of the student that we have lost, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” Dilly said. “We also continue to keep the injured students and their families in our thoughts and prayers as they receive care and begin the road to recovery.”

Dilly said counselors would be available at Elkins High School.

This story will be updated when more information is released. 





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