Tragic Loss

Members of the Rensselaer City School District Community,

It is with broken hearts that we need to share the tragic loss of one of our #fRAMily members.  Last night, we lost one of our students who did not survive a fire in Colonie.  While we respect the privacy of the family and allow some time for them to share any details, we are putting together our internal resources and supports to help classmates, staff members, community members, and anyone else affected by this incredibly sad loss.

Counselors and our PPS team will be available throughout the week for students, staff, and families. Our response team will meet Monday morning to share what information we know with each other and ensure we have a unified support approach.   We will share more information about how to access these resources after our meeting.

We understand that when loss happens, not everyone can wait for the support  of the response team or may want to seek different supports.  Please see our resources on our website and more that we have put together today.

The family has shared a request to help with funeral funds if you are interested.

We know that our #fRAMily and the entire Rensselaer community has strength and history in supporting during loss.  We are all here to support each other.