Heartbreak as Whiteland High School student, 15, drowns in shock PE accident

A SCHOOL is left grieving after a teenage student drowns in a swimming pool during physical education class this week.

The death of the student, 15, whose name is being withheld at the request of her family, was originally said to be the result of a medical emergency by Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation.

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When Indiana’s Johnson County Coroner revealed that the student was pulled from Whiteland Community High School’s swimming pool, the corporation clarified that the student did in fact drown Tuesday.

Johnson County Coroner Michael Pruitt confirmed that she did die from drowning in the school’s swimming pool with local news outlet Fox 59.

“Despite the efforts of our staff and emergency responders, the student has passed away,” the school corporation said.

 “The specific cause and circumstances surrounding this tragedy are not yet known, and a thorough investigation will take place.”

The school corporation extended its deepest sympathies to the friends and family of the deceased student as her official cause of death is pending.

On that day, Counselors were provided to any students who needed their assistance and the pupils ended up being dismissed from the High School earlier than usual, just before 1p.m.

“We understand that this news is profoundly upsetting for our entire school community, and we are here to support our students, staff, and families as we grieve together,” the school corporation said.

Families were notified of the tragic death after the school corporation sent an email to parents reading:

“CPCSC Family, It is with great sadness that we inform you that a WCHS student has passed away following a medical emergency at the high school this morning,

“At this time school and emergency officials are trying to determine exactly what happened. We will provide an update as soon as possible.”

The announcement went on to say: “Words fall short in expressing the grief and sorrow our entire school community is experiencing at this moment.”

The school also asked that everyone keep the student and their family and friends in their thoughts.

It added that memorial service information would be shared with the school’s families in the near future.