This morning a Madison High School student was killed in a tragic automobile accident on Highway 213 in Marshall. Our entire Madison County Schools family is mourning the loss of a bright and promising member of our school community. At this time, we ask that everyone respect the privacy of the family involved. We have additional counselors available at Madison High School to support our students and staff in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family, friends, and educators. On behalf of Madison County Schools, we express our deepest condolences and offer unwavering support to those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.
The Madison County Schools community continues to suffer tragedy in 2024, as Madison Middle School student Sarrah Lewis died Feb. 25, Lewis’ mother, Tiffany Cassidy, confirmed to The News-Record & Sentinel.
After more than a month of battling a sickness, in which she contracted influenza B, strep and pneumonia, Lewis died shortly after 12:45 p.m. Feb. 25.
Madison County Schools Superintendent Will Hoffman sent out an email Feb. 25 to school system staff. The News-Record & Sentinel obtained a copy of the email from Hoffman.
“Sarrah‘s untimely passing, due to complications in the healing process of her illness, has left us all in a state of shock and profound sorrow,” Hoffman said in the email.
Though we have weathered many challenges together, the loss of a student, especially one so young and full of promise, is an incredibly painful experience for our school community. We are all connected, whatever affects one of us resonates throughout all. Sarrah‘s presence brightened our hallways with kindness, talent, and her infectious spirit. She will be sorely missed by her classmates, teachers, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.”
Hoffman said Madison Middle School will have extra counselors available throughout the week to support students and staff during this time of grief.
According to Hoffman, Madison Middle School Principal Jessica Chandler is planning a day this week in which staff and students throughout the school district wear Lewis favorite color in her memory.
“We will inform staff of that day and, together, remember Sarrah‘s legacy of strength, kindness and warmth,” Hoffman said.
Madison Middle School’s Facebook page, Madison Middle Patriots, made a post Feb. 25 in which they offered support to Cassidy and Lewis’ family.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarrah’s family during this difficult time,” the school said in the Facebook post.
Cassidy said Lewis came down with influenza B in late January
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