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Classes resume at Kettle Moraine H.S. after teacher found with “self-inflicted wounds”
Classes resume at Kettle Moraine H.S. after teacher found with "self-inflicted wounds"
WALES — Emergency responders were called out to Kettle Moraine High School Thursday evening, December 17th for a medical emergency involving a teacher who had "self-inflicted wounds."
For many in the area, Thursday night's scene was unnerving. Friday, December 18th classes resumed as many tried to understand what happened inside their school.
Around 5:00 p.m., a contractor doing work at the school found the wounded teacher in the culinary room. On the other end of the school, a Christmas concert and wrestling match were taking place.
911 was called while the contractor rendered aid to the teacher until emergency personnel arrived.
First responders at Kettle Moraine High School
The police presence caused concern for parents however, Waukesha Sheriff's Department says they were about to quickly secure the scene and determine that the teacher had self-inflicted wounds.
Information was posted on the district's website and shared with Kettle Moraine staff and parents that read:
The teacher was transported to Aurora Hospital in Oconomowoc.
As for students and staff at the school, there was a meeting held Friday morning to discuss what happened.
Counseling services have also been made available for those who need support.