Snellville Middle Student Dies at School Dance

A Snellville Middle student died during a school dance Thursday night (Nov. 14) after suffering a seizure. 

According to Gwinnett County Public Schools spokeswoman Sloan Roach, the eighth grade boy was transported to an area hospital where he passed away. 

"The school has several emergency response teams at the school this morning," continued Roach. "They are visiting all of the eighth grade homerooms, meeting with teachers and staff, and talking to students who need assistance."

She also noted that Principal Katise Menchan will be sending a letter home Friday (Nov. 15) and posting it on the Snellville Middle website.

"This has been a very difficult day for all of us," wrote Menchan in the letter. "A loss like this touches not just our students but others throughout the school and community." 

Click here to read the rest of the letter. 

Many locals have taken to social media to express their condolences. 

"My prayers are with the Snellville Middle School community and the Snellville community as we mourn the tragic death of a student," wrote Mayor Kelly Kautz on her Facebook page. "It is always sad when someone passes away but it is especially tragic when a young person, a child dies. Please keep his parents, family and friends in your thoughts and prayers."

"FB FAM please pray for the students at Snellville Middle School," wrote another user. 

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