Police say no foul play in Central Mountain Middle School overnight death

MILL HALL, PA – State police at Lamar have issued a release on the death of a support staff member whose body was found at the Central Mountain Middle School Monday morning. The police report said no foul play is suspected as the result of the investigation and reiterated word from Keystone Central School District earlier that there is no threat to the students, school staff or the public.

The police release said the victim was a 43-year-old man from Mill Hall; his identity was not released, nor the cause of death. The police report said, “The victim was discovered deceased by an employee of the school district. Video surveillance inside the school was observed and the victim was the only one inside the school at the suspected time of death.” Police put the time of the incident at between 10 p.m. Sunday and 7:10 a.m. on Monday.

Meanwhile the school district has announced a second day of remote learning will be held for Central Mountain Middle School students. That word was shared Monday afternoon by Keystsone Central School District Superintendent Jacquelyn Martin:

October 11, 2021
All students and staff from the Central Mountain Middle School will operate on a Remote Learning Day for Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Online classes will begin promptly at 8:27 am.
In-person learning on our regular schedule will resume on October 13, 2021.
Grief Counseling support is available for students and staff. Staff members should contact the CMMS Counseling office at 570-893-4900 extension 2952. Students may also request grief counseling support at this LINK.