Monroe Public Schools is deeply saddened by the death of one of its own.

Alex Johnson, a junior in the special education MOCI classroom at Monroe High School, was killed early Tuesday in a house fire.

“Our Monroe Public Schools family is devastated by the loss of one of our students,” Dr. Barry Martin, district superintendent said. “It is always difficult to lose a student, but the loss is particularly tragic around the holidays. Our thoughts are with Alex’s family as well as our staff and students at Monroe High School.”

The high school’s social emotional team met at Monroe High School this morning to create a support plan for students.

Additional counseling support will be offered to students who may need the assistance.