Junction City High School math instructor Mark Ervin has passed away.

The school district issued a release stating that last evening Ervin was sent to Geary Community Hospital due to pain in his right leg. A JCHS administrator, a hall monitor, and Ervin’s wife ( Custer Hill Elementary School teacher ) assisted him in getting to the hospital. After initial evaluation, Ervin was life flighted to Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka to undergo further medical review. JCHS was informed Tuesday morning of Ervin’s passing.

The Executive Director of Communication for USD 475, Hugh Davis, stated that counselors and social workers are at the Freshman Success Academy, the Career Academy campus for Junction City High School, and at Custer Hill Elementary School to support staff and students.