Edison Tech HS Student Dies Suddenly After Collapsing in Gym Class

Written by Jasmine

Students at Edison Career and Technology High School are mourning the loss of a fellow student who’s life was cut suddenly short on Tuesday.

According to Rochester City School District officials, the 16-year-old student, whose name has not yet been released, collapsed during a physical education class and was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. At this point, the student’s cause of death is still under investigation.

The RCSD crisis team, as well as a support team, responded to the school to help students and staff cope with this loss. Parents and families of Edison Tech students were notified of the tragic incident via robocall.

RCSD Superintendent Terry Dade expressed his condolences in a statement released on Tuesday, “It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you of the passing of a member of our school family. A student at Edison Tech High School has passed away. He was attending a physical education class today where he collapsed for unknown reasons. He was then taken to the hospital where he tragically passed away. The District’s crisis team has responded to the school, and will be helping to support students and staff as they process their grief. This support will continue as long as necessary. I ask that you keep this student’s family in your thoughts and prayers. There is no greater tragedy than the loss of a child, and I know that our entire community joins me in expressing condolences.”

Our prayers go out to the family and friends of this young man.