A weekend death of a Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School student has left the Butts County School System reeling, with district leaders moving quickly to offer counseling and support to grieving classmates and staff.
What officials said
Superintendent Brent Lowe confirmed the student’s death but did not release the child’s name, age, or the circumstances, according to The Georgia Sun. The outlet reports that counselors and support staff will be available across the district as families and employees work through the loss.
Support and resources
The Butts County School System’s Butts County School System counseling page lists the district lead counselor, school counselors, and a mental-health facilitator, along with descriptions of small-group and individual counseling services used for students in crisis. Parents and staff have been directed to contact their child’s school or the district office for more information and immediate assistance.
About the school
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary serves roughly 485 students in grades PK-5 and is one of three elementary schools in the Butts County School System, according to federal school data. The National Center for Education Statistics provides enrollment and demographic details for the campus.
What we don't know
The district and school have not released the student’s identity or the cause of death, and officials told The Georgia Sun that those details may remain private out of respect for the family. Local authorities or the county coroner typically handle cause-of-death determinations; Hoodline will update this report if officials release additional information.
Where to get help
Families or staff seeking support can contact the district counseling team or their school office. The Butts County School System posts counselor contacts and resources on its Butts County School System counseling page. School leaders have also asked the community to respect the family’s privacy while the district focuses on supporting students and staff through this difficult time.
