Friday, December 14, 2012

Piper superintendent issues statement on Connecticut school-shooting

There have been 26 confirmed deaths as the result of today's school shooting in Connecticut. Between 18-20 of them were children ages 5-10 years old.

Piper School District Superintendent Steve Adams issued a statement about the shooting. In addition, Adams said parents are welcomed to contact principals about safety.

Full statement below:
We at the #PiperUSD203 School District are deeply saddened to hear of the news of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with those families and that community. Safety is our first priority, and we are proactive in taking measures to keep children safe. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school principal.