Chino high school student dies after medical emergency at school pool

The Chino Valley Unified School District is mourning the loss of an "outstanding student" Monday, as the student died following a Friday medical emergency at the Chino High School aquatic center. 

The school district said first responders were called to the aquatic center around 3 p.m. after bystanders noticed the student was in distress. Officers, firefighters and paramedics immediately arrived at the pool area, according to the district. 

After 30 minutes, paramedics took the student to the hospital in an unknown condition, according to a CVUSD spokesperson.

"At this time, District and school staff are working with the appropriate agencies to determine the student's condition, events leading up to first responders being dispatched, and how to best support students present during the medical emergency," a spokesperson stated.

Monday afternoon, the district released a statement confirming the student's death, and addressed the student's family, the community, friends and student body.

"It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm the loss of an outstanding student, compassionate friend, and fierce athlete. The entire Chino High School community and Chino Valley Unified School District would like to offer our sincerest condolences to our young Cowboy's family and friends as they process and cope with the tragic loss of their loved one."  

The district said counseling services are available to Chino High School students in need of assistance with the loss. "Families have been encouraged to contact the school's front office to coordinate time with a counselor," district officials said.