KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A popular longtime teacher and coach in the Raymore-Peculiar School District died Tuesday after a medical emergency at the school where he taught.

“It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Jon Shawver, a teacher at Ray-Pec Academy, passed away this morning,” the district said in a news release. “An ambulance was called to the school early this morning to assist Mr Shawver. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died.”

Shawver, 56, has worked for the district since 2005, according to the news release.

He has taught at the Academy since the 2011-12 school year and has coached the district’s boys and girls soccer programs for 18 years.

“Students at the Academy were informed of Mr. Shawver’s passing this morning,” the statement said. “Substitute teachers went to the Academy to attend classes and provide support to students. Additional counselors and the district’s mental health team also responded to the school to meet with students and staff. They will continue to be available to staff and students upon return. at school next week, making sure everyone has the support they need during this difficult time.”

Shawver leaves behind a wife and daughters.

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