Jackson Public Schools Mourns Death of Murrah High Senior

Counseling support made available for students and staff following tragic loss

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Jackson Public Schools has expressed condolences and made counseling services available after the death of Murrah High School senior Kimari Skinner. The district said the Murrah school community is grieving the tragic loss and asked the community to keep Skinner's family and friends in their thoughts.

Why it matters

The death of a high school student is always a devastating event that can deeply impact an entire school community. Providing counseling support is an important step to help students, teachers, and staff process their grief and receive the resources they need during this difficult time.

The details

In a statement, Jackson Public Schools said it is mourning the death of Murrah High School senior Kimari Skinner. The district expressed condolences to Skinner's family and stated that the Murrah school community is grieving the loss. JPS asked the community to keep Skinner's family and friends in their thoughts, and said counseling services will be available in the coming days for Murrah scholars and employees.

  • Kimari Skinner was a senior at Murrah High School in Jackson.

The players

Jackson Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Jackson.

Kimari Skinner

A senior at Murrah High School in Jackson who tragically passed away.

Murrah High School

A high school in Jackson, Ohio that is part of the Jackson Public Schools district.

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The takeaway

This tragic loss underscores the importance of providing robust mental health resources and support for students, teachers, and staff in schools, especially during times of grief and trauma. The Jackson community will need to come together to help the Murrah High School community heal.