Granada High Teacher Passes Away

There's a rumor going on around town and on Facebook that a teacher died Thursday in his classroom.

That scenario did not happen, according to and Superintendent Kelly Bowers.

However, police did say a man was found dead Thursday in town and the death is not considered suspicious.

Bowers did confirm reports that a Granada High teacher passed away Thursday. The man was found dead at his home, she said.

We have decided to withhold the man's name for publication at this time as we're unsure if his family has been notified of his death.

He is described as a longtime educator at the campus and was popular with students.

Thursday's news adds to a pair of deaths that shook the school district this summer:

• In June, a longtime .
• Earlier this month, a memorial service was held for a in his Portola Meadows Apartment.