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Sad News for the Monomoy Community

Sad News for the Monomoy Community

Below is the message shared by Superintendent Carpenter with the Monomoy community on Monday, October 14, 2024:

Dear Monomoy Community,

It is with deep sadness that we inform you about a recent loss to our school community. We sadly share news of the passing of Shannon (Waldron) Hubbard in a family tragedy. Shannon was a preschool teacher at Chatham Elementary School and previously a teacher at Harwich Elementary, with many connections throughout our district’s families and staff. Our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.

This loss will undoubtedly be shocking and painful for our school community. We will have support teams and counselors at our elementary schools tomorrow, trained to help with the needs of students, staff, and families at difficult times such as this. Our counselors are available in each school for any student or staff member who may need help surrounding this loss. We encourage parents, students, and staff to access these resources if they would be helpful.

We have included some information that may be useful in discussing this both at home and at school.  You can also request additional support by contacting the school and asking to speak with an administrator or counselor.

We are incredibly saddened by this loss and will make every effort to provide help as needed. As we support Shannon’s family during this time, we will share any information that they wish about services or remembrances. We will keep Shannon’s family and the entire Monomoy Regional School District community in our thoughts.

Sincerely,

Scott Carpenter, Ed.D.
Superintendent

Resources: Grief: Helping Handout for School and Home