Miguel Romero

December 2, 2024

Dear CPS Community,

Miguel "Smalls" Romero

It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the tragic news of the loss of one of our students, Miguel

Romero. Miguel passed away on Friday, under circumstances that are deeply affecting our entire school community. The police are pursuing this as a homicide case.

During this difficult time, our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Miguel’s family and loved ones. He is an important part of our school family, and his absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him. Miguel was always kind, supportive, and respectful to anyone he encountered. He has been a bright light at our school.

To support our students and staff as they process this loss, counseling services are available at school. Our school counselor, Anais, will be on hand to provide care and guidance to anyone who needs it. If you feel your child would benefit from additional support, please encourage them to speak with Anais, another staff member they connect with, or a counselor outside of school, and feel free to reach out to us directly if you need assistance.

We understand that each student will process this news in their own way. Some may want to talk, while others may not. We encourage you to have an open conversation with your child about their feelings and remind them that it’s okay to grieve and seek support.

In the coming days, we will explore ways to honor Miguel’s memory in a way that is respectful to his family and supports our community’s need for healing.

As we navigate this challenging time together, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our staff if you have questions, concerns, or need guidance in supporting your child.

Thank you for keeping Miguel’s family in your thoughts, and for being the caring and supportive community that we are so fortunate to have.

With deepest sympathy,

Raj Solanki

Principal

Community Prep School

rsolanki@communityprepschool.org