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Springfield District 186 holds moment of silence for fourth‑grade student Cash Russell
Summary
Springfield School District 186 paused its Oct. 20 board meeting to remember fourth‑grade student Cash Russell, who was killed while on fall break. Officials described supports for students and a tribute fund at Ruby Funeral Home.
Springfield School District 186 paused its Oct. 20 board meeting for a moment of silence to remember fourth‑grade student Cash Russell, who officials said was killed during an incident while on fall break.
District officials said the death affected multiple students and staff across the district and asked the community to support the family. A district staff member described Cash as “a bright, joyful presence in the classroom” who loved books and music and often said, “I can figure this out.”
The district said the incident also involved two former District 186 students who were injured and other community members who were hurt over the following days. The staff member urged board members and the public to remember the student and to support the grieving families and schools when students return from break.
Officials said Cash will be laid to rest on Friday. The district noted an online tribute fund hosted by Ruby Funeral Home and said information was shared with staff and families. The staff member asked anyone seeking to help to consult the funeral-home tribute page or the school for details.
Board members and district staff said counselors and school supports would be available when students return, and they emphasized the district’s intention to be present for affected schools and families during the coming days.
