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Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Bullet found in Wisconsin middle school bathroom, school district releases statement
TOMAH, Wis. (WFRV) – A school district in western Wisconsin released a statement after officers were called to a middle school to investigate a bullet that was found in one of its bathrooms. Around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, April 11, officers with the Tomah Police Department were called to the Tomah Middle School for a report of a bullet found in a bathroom, the Department stated in a release. The school was placed on a 'hold' and officers and school administration immediately began an investigation. After identifying a student of interest, that student was interviewed and allegedly admitted to being responsible for the incident. Juvenile suspect in multiple Wisconsin church, home burglaries confesses It was noted by the school district that no firearm was found at the middle school. Tomah Area School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Hanson provided the following statement to parents on Friday: On Friday, Tomah Middle School administration was made aware that one .22 caliber bullet was found in a boy's restroom. Tomah Middle School administration immediately contacted law enforcement. The Tomah Police Department promptly responded and assisted school administration and staff in conducting interviews and searches of all people who entered the restroom prior to the bullet being found. The investigation resulted in no firearm being discovered on campus. There was no known threat to any students or faculty. Students returned to their classrooms and building activities in their normal schedule. A student has been identified and confessed. In accordance with school district policy, the appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. Due to our legal obligation to maintain student confidentiality, we cannot share further details at this time. However, please know that we take this situation very seriously. Tomah Area School District is grateful for the quick response and instructions provided by Tomah Area Police Department officers during this investigation. We want to thank our families and community for their response to this situation. Tomah Area School District administration takes every report of threats seriously. The safety and security of our students and faculty are a top priority. If you see something, please say something, and administration will follow up. Dr. Mike Hanson, Tomah Area School District Superintendent Officers say the case will ultimately be referred to the Monroe County Human Services-Youth Justice. Neenah gas stations display fraud warnings amid surge in Bitcoin ATM scams 'The Tomah Police Department and the Tomah Area School District take these incidents and all school safety very seriously,' Assistant Chief Eric Pedersen of the Tomah Police Department said. 'We would like to thank the Tomah Area School District and especially the Tomah Middle School Administration for their quick action and assistance with the investigation.' No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Meet the 2025 Special Education Staff of the Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Aberdeen Central High School special education teacher Eric Pedersen is the state Department of Education's 2025 Special Education Staff of the Year. 'I was shocked to even be nominated, let alone win,' Pedersen said. SFPD seeking information in death investigation Pedersen, who's in his fourth year with the Aberdeen Public School District, was nominated by the grandparent of a student. 'This is a student who I have a really good relationship with. We go mini-golfing in the summer when school's about to start,' Pedersen said. Nicole Olson is the Director of Special Education in the Aberdeen Public School District. 'I actually wasn't surprised that he received the honor. Eric has been a fantastic year since we've gotten him here in Aberdeen, and it's nice to see him recognized for it,' Olson said. Pedersen hopes by winning the award, he can shed some light on special education teachers and students. 'These are absolutely wonderful students. There's no such thing as a bad student. There's no such thing as a bad kid. I leave my job every day thinking I learned something about humanity and how certain people look at things and gravitate toward certain things, and I'm very grateful for that,' Pedersen said. Pedersen was one of 70 special education staff in the state nominated or the award. The honor was announced last week at a conference in Rapid City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
