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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A Valley City High School student passed away January 30th in Valley City.

The Barnes County ambulance and police responded to a call for service just before 12:30pm on Monday, January 30th in Valley City.

According to a statement issued by Superintendent Josh Johnson, ninth grader David Lynch passed away at Mercy Hospital in Valley City. The incident leading to the cause of death has not been released.

Johnson said grief counselors are in place for students who want to visit with a counselor in the Valley City School District.

Below is the news release issued to the media by Valley City Public School Superintendent Josh Johnson.
 
“It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that one of our students, David Lynch, has passed away this afternoon at Mercy Hospital. Everyone at Valley City Public Schools wants you and your student to know that we are here to help you in any way we can.
 
Students will react to David’s death in their own way, and we need to be supportive of one another. Valley City Public School will have counselors available to help students in the buildings throughout the day to deal with this loss. If your student would like to talk to a counselor, please encourage them to let any staff member know, or call the main office at 701-845-0483.”
 

Together, we will get through this difficult time for the Lynch family.
 

With Deepest Condolences,
VCPS Administrative and Counseling Teams

Josh Johnson

Superintendent

Valley City Public Schools

(701) 845-0483