UPDATE: Name released of student killed in auto accident. Click here.
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Rochester Public Schools says a student at Century High School has been killed in a car accident.
An email sent out to parents Saturday said the school district could not provide any details on the tragedy and that the homecoming dance at Century High School would not be canceled.
The text of the email is below.
“Dear Rochester Public Schools Parents, Guardians, and Staff,
Earlier this evening we learned of a Century High School student who died in a car accident late this afternoon. We are unable to provide more information at this time.
In light of this tragic loss, we considered canceling the homecoming dance at Century High School this evening, but given the time at which we found out about the student’s death, canceling the dance was not a viable option. In addition, we decided to go forward with the dance because that gives us the opportunity to provide students with support and the chance to be together at what may be a difficult time for some students. Century counseling and social work staff have joined us at the school tonight and will provide support to students as needed.
We are thinking of the family and friends of the Century student who lost their life this evening, and we will provide additional information and assistance in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Kent Pekel
Superintendent of Schools”
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Rochester high school student killed Saturday in a car accident – KIMT 3
