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2nd Educator At Eaglecrest High School Dies, Bacterial Meningitis Investigated

Classes and activities were canceled Wednesday.

The coroner said the cause of death in both cases is pending.
The coroner said the cause of death in both cases is pending. (CBS)

By CBS Denver Staff:

CBS News Colorado has learned that a second educator at Eaglecrest High School has died. On Tuesday, the school reported the death of teacher Maddie Schmidt.

The Arapahoe County Coroner confirmed Schmidt had symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis. Classes and activities were canceled for Wednesday.

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