Angola, NY (WBEN) A student was found dead on the grounds of Lake Shore HIgh School Thursday. She apparently took her own life.

Honoring the wishes of the family, the Lake Shore School District will not be releasing any additional information. “On behalf of the entire school community, I would like to express my deepest sympathies over this loss--as our thoughts and prayers are with family members, friends and classmates,” Superintendent of Schools James Przepasniak said.

The district offered grief support throughout the day. The district says families in need of support are encouraged to contact Crisis Services at 834-3131. Grief support and counseling services will be made available through the District’s School Counseling Center and Family Support Center for the remainder of the school year. The school is following its response plan and all School District activities and functions are continuing as scheduled.