Xandria Mancuso, a fourth-grade student at West Main Elementary School in Ravenna, Ohio, tragically passed away on May 7, 2025, after an accident. The Ravenna community is mourning the loss of the young student, whose passing has deeply affected fellow students, teachers, and families across the district.
As a response to the tragedy, the Portage County Crisis Team was dispatched to West Main Elementary School to offer support and counseling services for students and staff, remaining available through May 9, 2025. In a heartfelt message to the community, the district encouraged families to reach out for help if their children needed emotional support.
The circumstances surrounding Xandria’s death remain under investigation, with authorities yet to release further details. A spokesperson from the Portage County Coroner’s Office confirmed that a child was airlifted to a nearby hospital, but no further information has been disclosed at this time.
The Ravenna School District has extended its deepest condolences to Xandria’s family and friends, offering its unwavering support during this challenging time. The entire community is coming together in grief, with counseling services remaining available for all who need them in the difficult days ahead.
