[Mjhsteam] Moscow High School Student Fatality

[Kleinert, Dale]

2/9/09

 

Dear Parents, 

 

On Friday, the Nez Perce County Sherriff's office reported that Sam
McLam, a former MJHS student and current MHS Senior, was killed in a car
accident on Friday morning.  Sam was known by many of our students and
staff, and his Mother, Shelley, served MHS for several years as a
Secretary.    

 

We were saddened to learn about this death, and in a bulletin
announcement to students this morning, we stressed the importance of
being sensitive to the feelings of fellow students and staff members who
may have had a close personal relationship with the family.  Counselors
were available on Friday, and again today to talk with students and
staff in the Counseling Center as needed.  MJHS has always been known
for its support of others, especially in times of personal loss.  This
incident, like others in the past, was handled in a very supportive and
caring fashion.  

 

We have learned that the funeral will be held at the Church of the
Nazarene on Tuesday, at 11:00 am.  If you want your son or daughter to
attend the funeral, we strongly recommend that you, the parent, attend
with them.  If you and your son or daughter plan to attend, please
contact the school ahead of time to let us know when you will be picking
up your child.  Students will not be released from school to anyone
except the parent.   In issues such as this, the school takes safety
considerations very seriously, and we value your understanding of our
responsibilities to all of the students in the MJHS community.

 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns that you
have.

 

Sincerely, 

 

Dale Kleinert, Principal

Moscow Junior High School  

 

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