Superintendent Message: Tragic Loss of Lincoln Elementary Students

Dear staff and families, 

I'm writing to you today with a heavy heart regarding an incredibly difficult situation at Lincoln Elementary School. Today, law enforcement announced the tragic passing of three of our Lincoln students. The incident involving the students who have passed did not occur at school.

I understand how distressing this news is, and the questions many of you undoubtedly have. Our immediate and utmost priority is the well-being of the Lincoln Elementary community. We are focusing all our efforts on providing comprehensive support to their students, staff, and families during this unimaginable time.

Counseling services are being made available on the Lincoln Elementary campus for children and staff who need support.

A guide for families to talk to children about the loss of someone they care about is available in English & Spanish.  

Our priority remains the well-being and safety of our students. We are working to maintain a supportive and stable environment at school.

We are deeply grateful for our community's compassion. To allow our students, staff, and families the space and privacy they need to mourn and begin healing, we respectfully ask that you do not come to the school campus except for regular school business. 

Our thoughts are with the family, the entire Lincoln Elementary community, and everyone touched by this situation. We will continue to update you as needed.

Sincerely,

Kory Kalahar
Superintendent 

The full press release from the Wenatchee Police Department is available here.