Niedermeyer
“I am still processing my emotions about today’s terrible tragedy and I know you must all be as well.
I met this afternoon with the victims and their families and want you to know that Noblesville Schools is standing by to provide them support in whatever way we can. The families expressed to me that they appreciate the outpouring of love and support they have received today.
We have provided counseling support for West teachers this afternoon and have more counseling planned for this weekend.
On Saturday, May 26 and Monday, May 28, we will offer counseling for all district teachers/staff from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NHS (Gate 1) and for all district parents/students from 1 to 3 p.m. at NHS (Gate 1).
Additionally, parents, staff and students can call a Hoosier crisis counseling hotline at 1-800-985-5990 or access counseling resources, including how to discuss tragedy with children, at i-cart.org/resources.
All events throughout the district have been canceled for this weekend. The baseball sectional championship will be moved to another location.
On Tuesday, May 29, school will resume as normal at all schools except West. West will be open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for counseling only and West students and families are encouraged to attend. Counselors will be on standby at all schools.
I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to our Noblesville West administrators, staff and students who stayed calm, showed courage and followed our safety protocols.
In addition, I would like to express my gratitude to the Noblesville Police Department, the Indiana State Police, the FBI, SWAT team, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, Noblesville Fire Department, County Emergency Preparedness and all first responders who answered the call, collaborated and responded quickly and calmly. They have helped tremendously in dealing with this terrible situation.
Our elected officials, community leaders, business leaders and parents have also been lending support today, and I’m so grateful for how we as a community have pulled together.
Thank you for your patience today as we worked to communicate information as quickly as we could in response to changing situations.
Please keep our injured school family members and their families in your thoughts and prayers.