School closed through March 16 following staff arrest – The Skykomish K‑12 School, serving about 52 students, will stay shut until Monday, March 16, to let families process recent events and to prepare for safety measures [1].
63‑year‑old PE teacher, athletic director, Title IX coordinator arrested – On March 6 the suspect, who also taught in Snoqualmie School District (2002‑2011), was taken into custody at the school; he faces charges of child rape, communicating with a minor for immoral purposes, and possession of child sexual depictions [2].
Legal proceedings began quickly, bail set at $750,000 – The suspect made his first court appearance on March 7 and is being held on $750,000 bail while detectives continue gathering evidence for the King County Prosecutor’s Office [1].
Law enforcement and independent review to ensure safety – King County Sheriff’s Office detectives, including the Special Assault Unit, led the arrest; a deputy will be on site when school reopens and the district has hired a third‑party firm to investigate the alleged incidents [1].
District issued apology and pledged outreach to families – In a March 10 letter, the Skykomish School District expressed horror, apologized for limited information, and said staff will contact each family to listen to concerns and share updates [1].
Victim disclosed two‑year abusive relationship beginning after a peer’s suicide – The student reported a sexual relationship with the suspect that started after transferring to the school following a friend’s suicide, noting preferential treatment, multiple gifts and alcohol from the teacher [1].