School Cancelled 12/8 due to the passing of Mr. Roberts

Hello, Madrone Trail Family,

It is with deep sadness that we are writing to inform you that our Executive Director, Kendall Roberts, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home this morning. This is a shock to our entire community and will be a difficult season for our school. The teachers informed your students today about this terrible news, so you can expect to receive home a child dealing with heavy emotions and probably many questions. Because of this shocking loss, school will be cancelled on Friday, December 8, to give our teachers and students time to grieve.

We are doing everything possible to support your students in this tragedy. This includes teachers being present with your students throughout the day and board members on campus all day to help in whatever capacities are needed. A crisis management specialist is here to help our community respond to what is happening at each moment.

There are many more questions about where we go from here. Be assured that everything that can be done to care for your student now and in the coming weeks will be done, and a plan is being formulated about how to cover Mr. Roberts' responsibilities in the interim. We will do our best to respond to emails and phone calls throughout the day, but please have grace as this situation has many moving parts.

Please keep our entire community in your thoughts as we seek to respond as best as possible. This is a wonderfully caring, compassionate, and resilient community, and together we will get through this trying time. May you find comfort and assurance in the strength of this community in the coming days, weeks, and months.

If you or your student needs support as you grieve, contact Jackson County Mental Health Crisis Line. They are aware of this loss and are prepared to support you and your student if needed: 541-774-8201

With sadness and gratitude for our school,

The Madrone Trail Staff and Board of Directors