The Hamilton Heights High School community is grappling with the sudden loss of their cherished principal, Jarrod Mason, who passed away yesterday. Superintendent Derek Arrowood shared the painful news with students and parents, expressing the school’s collective heartbreak. “We are heartbroken to share that our long-time and beloved principal, Mr. Jarrod Mason, passed away earlier today,” Arrowood said in a letter obtained by
FOX59
. Mason’s contribution to the school went beyond his role as principal; he was also a Hamilton Heights student, athlete, coach, and administrator.
Following the announcement, Hamilton Heights High School will operate on an e-learning schedule for Wednesday and Thursday, with additional support made available for students. According to
WTHR
, the school will have counselors available for students needing assistance during this challenging period. Interestingly, while all athletic activities and the upcoming Fall Play are postponed, the junior varsity and varsity girls basketball games will proceed as planned on Tuesday night.
Missing from initial announcements surrounding Mason’s passing were the details of his death, which have since been confirmed as due to a staph infection in the hospital, as reported by
WISH-TV
. Mason was being treated for a different undisclosed condition when he acquired the infection. Despite showing signs of improvement as recently as Friday, Mason, unfortunately, took a subsequent turn for the worse.
A large celebration of Mason’s life, whose impact on the school community has been profound, is being planned by the school district, with details to be released at a later date. Mason, named District 5 Principal of the Year in 2018, was remembered not just for his professional achievements but for his ability to bring laughter and joy into the lives of those around him. “Often telling a story about Mr. Mason involves a laugh because he was great at making us laugh. Sharing memories of him is important during this time of grieving,” Arrowood emphasized, as reported by
WTHR
. The elementary and middle schools within the district will continue their regular schedule, with counselors also available to students in need.
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