We are saddened to report that Tom
Krupske, a sixth grade student at Hadley
School passed away on
Sunday, November 14, 2004. The Will
County Coroner’s Office has ruled, in its preliminary autopsy report, that the
death was cardiac related and not related to bacterial meningitis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the
family. We are taking every measure to
ensure that every student and family learn the facts
of this tragic situation and how it affects our school community.
As a precautionary measure, Hadley School
was closed today, Monday, November 15, 2004, to allow all Hadley students and
staff an opportunity to seek advice, if they chose to do so, from their health
care provider and to allow the custodial staff time to thoroughly clean Hadley School
and the bus that transported Tom to and from school.
Hadley School will reopen on Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Building administrators and staff members
have developed a plan of action to provide students and staff members with an
opportunity to meet and discuss their feelings in the aftermath of this
tragedy. Opportunities for small group
and individual discussions with counseling and social work staff will be
arranged during the school day on Tuesday, Wednesday and on additional days if
needed.
Parents are encouraged to monitor
their children’s reaction to this loss and share their observations with school
personnel. Please know that the well
being of all of our students is foremost in our minds as we share the sense of
loss with the family of Tom Krupske.