PITTSBURGH — Students returned to Pittsburgh Oliver Citywide Academy on Wednesday, two weeks after a classmate was shot and killed while inside a school van outside the school.
Since the shooting, students have been learning remotely while they grieve the loss of 15-year-old Marquis Campbell. Teachers returned to the building a week ago.
Campbell was shot twice in his chest while sitting in a school van waiting to go home on Jan. 19. Police are still searching for two people in connection to his murder.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools announced a new initiative for the entire district called “Fresh Start of the Head and Heart.” It aims to provide better academic and emotional support for all students.
Over the past week at Oliver Citywide Academy, teachers and counselors have reached out to and had personal conversations with more than 80% of parents to discuss safety and get their input ahead of Wednesday’s return of students.
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As part of an increased safety push, the district said there will be an increased police presence during arrival and dismissal times at the school, starting Wednesday.
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