Classes canceled at Sheboygan middle school after fatal bike accident

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Horace Mann Middle School

SHEBOYBAN, Wis. - Classes were canceled at Horace Mann Middle School in Sheboygan on Friday, May 29, following a fatal bike accident on school property. 

Officials noted that at no point was there a threat to anyone at the school.

Bicycle accident

What we know:

According to the Sheboygan Police Department, officers were dispatched to the school around 6:40 a.m. for reports of a bicycle accident in the parking lot. 

When officers arrived at the scene, they located a 51-year-old Sheboygan man deceased. Police said the victim struck a parking barrier in the parking lot and sustained serious head trauma.

No other vehicles were involved in this incident.

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Horace Mann Middle School statement

What they're saying:

"The decision to close the school was made following a tragic biking accident in our area that resulted in the passing of a community member on school property. We want to reassure you that at no time was there any threat to the school community. Our hearts and deepest thoughts are with the individual's family."

Upcoming events schedule

What's next:

The following scheduled events will move forward as planned:

• 8th Grade Award Recognition Ceremony: Proceeding as scheduled.
• 8th Grade School Dance: Proceeding as scheduled following the awards ceremony and concluding at 9:30 p.m.

As previously planned, students can begin arriving at 6:30 p.m., and the ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.