Principal: Timberlane Regional High School student dies of overdose
School district made aware of death early Wednesday, superintendent says
Plaistow police have confirmed to News 9 they are investigating the death of a student from Timberlane Regional High School.
Principal Donald Woodworth said the junior died from a drug overdose Tuesday night. Her name has not been released.
School just started for the year at TRHS one week ago.
Woodworth sent an email to parents informing them of the student’s death.
In the letter, he wrote: “The death was the result of a drug overdose. The school counselors and administrators are providing support for those who express a need…Should your student exhibit any signs or difficulty or if you have any concerns that you feel we should know about, please call administration or guidance."
While Superintendent Dr. Earl Metzler told News 9 the student died of a drug overdose, not mentioning any specific drug or location, Plaistow police will only confirm they are investigating. They are not releasing the circumstances surrounding the student's death at this time.
On the high school's website, advice is posted on how to cope with loss, along with information about grieving a drug overdose.
Woodworth said classes and activities will go on as planned.
Police plan to release more information Thursday.