The purpose of the Memorial Fund is to provide monetary support for James’s two siblings, Rachel and Lucas. One hundred percent of the donations received will go to the siblings. The proceeds will not be used for funeral expenses as the arrangements have been generously donated.

My heart breaks writing this letter informing the Middletown City School District of the tragic loss of one of our Rosa Parks Elementary students, James Hutchinson. During this difficult time, I know our Middie Family will lean on one another while our community mourns. Our community always finds strength when we come together and I know we will come together for James.

As a school community, we want to honor James with a celebration of life tomorrow, March 2, 2021 at 6:45 PM in Barnitz Stadium. All are welcome to come as we start to heal together as a community.

UPDATE 2/24/21 3:50 PM: Earlier in the day, we evacuated the High School after dismissal. We have now been given the all clear by local law enforcement. The threat came from out of state.

Update #3 Dear Parents: I just wanted to take a moment to inform you all that due to the amazing work from our maintenance department that all working components as it relates to water, electricity, and heat are back to a functioning level. With this, I am