SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. – Horizon Middle School has responded to the tragic news of the death of Addyson Shafer a student of the school, who drowned in Clear Lake.
In a statement sent to Nonstop Local, the school said “Those who knew Addyson know she is a creative, positive, caring individual who was supportive to her peers and those around her. Addyson is artistic, genuine, curious and always greets you with a smile! To say Addison is kind would be an understatement. She is an avid dancer and will be truly missed.”
The press release also encouraged parents to be sensitive to their children’s questions, concerns, or fears related to the incident. It noted that children who attended school with Shafer might experience an intense grief process, and advised parents to acknowledge their children’s feelings and provide empathy.
The school will be open on Wednesday, July 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for students who wish to speak with a school counselor.
that Shafer was the 13-year-old who went missing in Clear Lake. Her official cause of death was accidental drowning. On July 27, Shafer jumped into the water from a boat around 12:45 p.m. and did not resurface. .
