Ionia Schools Closed Monday, Dec. 8, After Educators Death at School

High school principal found dead inside school

All schools within Ionia Public Schools are closed Monday following the death of an educator last week.

Ionia schools closed Monday, Dec. 8, after educators death at school

The educator was found dead at an Ionia Public Schools' building last Wednesday night. The district has been closing one or more schools since announcing the news on Thursday.

Ionia Public Schools closed Monday after educator's death

All schools within Ionia Public Schools are closed Monday following the death of an educator last week.

Welch principal identified as educator found dead at Ionia school

IONIA — Douglas R. Welch High School Principal Jason Little was publicly identified as the staff member who was found dead in an Ionia Public Schools (IPS) building last week. Jason Little. – DN file photo Little’s funeral was held on Monday at Shiloh Community Church in Orleans, and all IPS buildings were closed Monday so that staff and students could attend. The cause of Little’s death has not been released. Ionia Public Safety Director Cory M…