Pocatello High School maintenance staff member dies during medical emergency on campus

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.

Earlier in the day, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 notified families that emergency responders had been called to the school for a medical emergency involving an adult.

In a statement to Local News 8, district officials confirmed the individual was a member of the school's maintenance staff.

"It is with great sadness that we confirm a member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff passed away early this morning while at work on campus," the district said in a statement.

School officials said they worked closely with emergency responders and communicated with staff, students and families following the incident.

The district said there was no threat to students or staff, and classes continued as scheduled.

Out of respect for the employee and their family, the district said it would not be releasing additional details.

Full statement from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25

"It is with great sadness that we confirm a member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff passed away early this morning while at work on campus.

Our thoughts are with their loved ones. The school worked closely with emergency responders and took steps to communicate with staff, learners, and families.

Out of respect for the individual, their family, and the sensitive nature of this loss, we will not be sharing additional details."