A New Canaan High School senior died Saturday night time, in line with district officers.
The deceased was a “strong student, an excellent athlete, a kind young man, and a wonderful friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him,” the superintendent of colleges stated in an e-mail to the NCHS neighborhood.
“Such unimaginable loss is difficult to process, and we want to ensure that our students, staff, and families have access to the support they need during this difficult time,” Dr. Bryan Luizzi stated in the e-mail.
The highschool will begin on a two-hour delay Monday, he stated (details here). Buses will run at common occasions, and courses will begin at 10 a.m., giving pals of the deceased time “to gather together in support and love, and, if desired, speak with our dedicated counselors and staff,” Luizzi stated.
NCHS Principal Bill Egan additionally messaged NCHS college students, urging them to speak to their dad and mom, himself or another person “[i]f the tragic news we received today has left you feeling like you need to talk to someone.”
“Tomorrow, we will have counselors, support staff, and comfort dogs available at school to provide support,” Egan stated. “We will continue offering this support in the days ahead. If you or a friend need to talk, be heard, or simply need someone to be there for you, please come directly to the Wagner Room tomorrow. If you’re arriving before school starts, please head to the counseling suite. NCHS family, we love and care about each of you. We are here for you, so please don’t hesitate to come see us. Remember to take care of yourselves and look out for one another.”
Colleen Prostor, govt director of New Canaan CARES—a nonprofit group that seeks to advance the well being and well-being of youth and households—additionally issued an e-mail providing methods for these in the New Canaan neighborhood to attach with assist in a disaster, together with:
- 988 Lifeline – Call 988, textual content 988, or chat online. If you're in speedy hazard, name 911.
- Kids in Crisis– 24-hour confidential hotline (203) 327-5437 (KIDS).
- New Canaan Urgent Assessment Program– Free Mental Health Assessment and Support for New Canaan residents (kids, adolescents and adults), name (866) 542-4455, ask for the Urgent Assessment Program.
- CT Infoline-211-for confidential hotline and cell – will journey to your property – disaster intervention companies 24/7. Dial 211 from any telephone.
“Our love and prayers go out to the family, friends, and community members who are grieving after the loss of a precious New Canaan community member,” Prostor stated in the e-mail.
The superintendent stated in his e-mail — which recognized the deceased by title — that his coronary heart breaks for the younger man, “his family, and all who knew and loved him.”
“Together, let’s keep them all in our thoughts and prayers as we support one another during this challenging time,” Luizzi stated in the e-mail.
See the New Canaan CARES Resource Page for methods to talk along with your kids about demise, grief, and loss.
