Principals and school administrators can use this condolence letter to notify students that one of their peers has died.
Dear Staff and Students of {School Name},
It is with great regret that I inform you of the death of {Student Name}. {He/she} was a {grade level}, participated in {extracurricular activity} and loved {subject}. {He/she} died on {date} at {location} and is mourned by {his/her} friends and family.
Many of you here knew {Student}, were friends with {him/her} and took classes with {him/her}. This is a difficult time for all of us as we mourn the loss of someone so young and so well-loved. Counselor {Name} will be available at all hours in {his/her} office at {Room Number} for anyone who wishes to speak with {him/her}.
{Date} will be a half-day in order for students and staff to attend the {wake/memorial/funeral} at {location}. For those who wish to attend and pay their respects, transportation will be leaving from {location} at {time}.
Finally, to those who knew and were touched by the life of {Student}, my deep and sincere condolences for your loss. {He/she} will be missed but not forgotten.
Sincerely,
Principal {Sender}
