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Springfield SD 186 board and schools observe moment of silence for deceased Southeast High School student; district offers counseling resources
Summary
Superintendent Gill read a resolution honoring a Southeast High School student who died, announced supports for students and staff, and encouraged use of district mental health resources.
Superintendent Gill opened the Feb. 18 board meeting’s superintendent report by reading a resolution honoring Elena Dabrico, a student at Southeast High School, and asking the district community to support the family and one another.
Nut graf: The superintendent described districtwide support available after the loss, said staff and outside volunteers provided time during the visitation and school day, and led the board and audience in a moment of silence. He also noted that students and staff wore purple in memory of the student and referenced resources the district has available.
Gill said the district would award Elena a diploma on June 6, 2026, and described her as ‘‘a devoted student in the Health Science Academy at Southeast’’ and ‘‘a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, and confidant.’’ At the close of the resolution reading, the board observed a moment of silence. Gill and other staff urged students and community members to use district mental-health support, including the district’s "safe to help" hotline, school social workers, psychologists and social-emotional-learning staff.
Ending: Board leaders closed the meeting by repeating the superintendent’s message that anyone who is struggling should reach out for help. The superintendent thanked students, staff and community members for support and asked the community to care for one another.
