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4 days ago
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Covington Middle School student dies after end-of-year celebration: Austin school district
An Austin eighth grade student died Thursday morning after complications related to an incident at a school-related celebration, according to the Austin school district. Vadir Gonzalez-Arias, who was a student at Covington Middle School, died after an undisclosed incident at an eighth grade celebration at Dick Nichols Park in Southwest Austin, according to the district. The park is less than three miles from Covington. "Vadir was kind, caring, and approached each day with a positive attitude and a willingness to do what was asked of him," Principal Cedric Maddox said in a letter to families. "He treated his peers and teachers with genuine respect and made those around him feel seen and appreciated. "We know that this news may be difficult for students to understand and process, and we are here to support them," Maddox said. Covington's campus was open Friday as a counseling center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for students to talk to English and Spanish-speaking counselors and licensed mental health professionals, Maddox said. The Austin district suggested the following community resources for those who need help: The Christi Center – free information and support groups for youth and adults regarding grief and loss: 512-467-2600 Integral Care – 24 hours support for mental health crises or by appointment: 512-472-4357 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 Austin ISD Employee Assistance Program resources. This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Covington Middle School student dies after end-of-year celebration
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5 days ago
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AISD student dies following ‘8th grade celebration,' letter says
AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin Independent School District student is dead following an eighth grade celebration that happened on Wednesday, Covington Middle School Principal Cedric Maddox said in a letter to the campus community Thursday. The campus identified the student as Vadir Gonzalez-Arias, and the letter said he 'passed away [Thursday] morning due to complications related to the incident at the 8th-grade celebration.' On Wednesday, the Austin Fire Department told KXAN in a statement it responded to a medical emergency at the pool at Dick Nichols Park. The agency said Austin Parks and Recreation Department lifeguards performed initial life-saving measures. Austin-Travis County EMS medics said they transported the child to the hospital on Wednesday. 'Vadir was kind, caring, and approached each day with a positive attitude and a willingness to do what was asked of him. He treated his peers and teachers with genuine respect and made those around him feel seen and appreciated,' the letter said Thursday. The letter went on to say the school will be open as a counseling center on Friday. Students can come in any time between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Both English and Spanish speaking counselors will be at the campus to 'support students individually or in small groups.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
