Sebastian River High still on boil water notice

School employee under investigation after reports of inappropriate relationship with student

SEBASTIAN — A Sebastian River High School employee was placed on administrative leave following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student, school district officials said. A second non-classroom employee - who worked at Sebastian River Middle School - was also put on administrative leave during the probe, according to officials. Preliminary findings from a district investigation led Schools Superintendent Dr. David Moore to direct human resources to fire the Sebastian River High School worker. Parents at the school were notified of the situation through school messenger calls to families and staff on Wednesday. "Based on initial findings, the superintendent directed HR to initiate the termination process," school officials said. "Amid the investigation, additional allegations were received regarding a ...

Former SRHS student charged after disrupting class, flipping over desks

SEBASTIAN — A former Sebastian River High School student was jailed after she gained access to the campus, walked into a classroom and began flipping over desks on Monday, sheriff's officials said. A teacher evacuated the students from the classroom when the disturbance occurred, school district officials said. "Once inside, the former student proceeded to a teacher’s classroom, where she became extremely disruptive," Cristen Maddux, spokesperson for the School District of Indian River County, said in a statement. "The teacher, recognizing the situation, immediately notified administration and security, and quickly cleared the classroom of all students to ensure their safety." The former pupil, Alani Christine Palmer, 21, was charged with trespassing on school grounds and interfering with school administration functions. ...

Holiday cheer lights up PRISM concert at SRHS

Sebastian River High School musicians have been putting in work, crafting their skills since the beginning of November in preparation for a jovial showcase and an annual tradition. Now, residents can witness the performances during the PRISM series, a non-stop, two-hour holiday concert featuring a variety of performances by the school's concert bands, jazz band, drumline, the flag and dance line, choir, percussion ensemble, color guard and the Marching Sharks. "It's amazing. The fact that the community supports this year after year - it's humbling to have that much support. We have tickets for all shows still available," Director of Percussion Doug Moser said. "It's our students' favorite time of the year. They look forward to this more than anything ...