HARRISON, Ohio — A Harrison High School teacher went into cardiac arrest in his classroom and later died at the hospital Thursday, according to the district.
An email sent to the district obtained by WCPO identified the teacher as Steve Coffman.
"Early this morning, we had a medical emergency at the high school, with a staff member, math teacher Steve Coffman," the email said.
The email said the Project Adam Team and neighboring teachers helped administer emergency medical care before Coffman was taken to Mercy West, where he later died.
School will not be in session at the high school Friday, according to the district's email.
School board president Jeff Biddle is a family friend of Coffman.
"It's just a terrible day for their family and the district," Biddle said. "He was a wonderful man. My wife was a babysitter for their children."
Biddle said the teacher has two daughters.
Harrison High School students were dismissed early Thursday after the incident.
A social media post from Harrison Athletic Boosters announced that all after-school events — including any games, practices or meetings — are canceled.
Students who were able to be picked up from school were dismissed immediately, while students waiting on rides were allowed to remain in the Commons until their ride was available, with lunch served as normal for those who needed it.
