Tumbler Ridge students return to classes after shooting

Some students in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., began returning to classes just over two weeks after an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the local secondary school; the district said elementary students would have shortened days this week, portable classrooms are in place for secondary students and additional security measures and counselling supports will be available.

Students began returning to classes in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Thursday, just over two weeks after an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the local secondary school, and then took her own life. The Peace River South school district posted a message saying elementary students would have shortened days Thursday and Friday and that regular schedules are planned to resume on Monday. Portable classrooms have been set up for secondary students and the district said security measures and counselling supports would be in place. Key facts: - Officials reported an 18-year-old shooter killed eight people, including six at the secondary school, and then took her own life. - The district announced elementary students would return with shortened days this week and aims to resume regular schedules on Monday. - Portable classrooms for secondary students are open for visits and limited attendance, and the district said a security company will maintain a perimeter while RCMP have reviewed the site. Summary: The community is beginning a phased return to school with temporary facilities, security presence and counselling supports available. The district plans regular schedules to resume on Monday, and a tentative secondary schedule for next week is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., which the district said may change based on needs.