grootersgregWEST FARGO  (WDAY) —Sheyenne High School Principal Greg Grooters has died.

Grooters died Monday morning, Nov. 14, 2016, according to the West Fargo School District.

“It’s a tough day at Sheyenne,” said district spokeswoman Heather Konschak. “Principal Grooters is Sheyenne. He’s been there since the beginning and he’s going to leave a void, a legacy. I don’t think anyone ever doubted it was his life purpose to be an educator. We were just the lucky district to have his time, his passion and dedication for so many years.”

Details of his death or prior health conditions were not released.

Konschak said district officials brought all of the Sheyenne staff and students together about 9:45 a.m. Monday to inform them about Grooters death.

She said staff from across the district immediately offered their time and support to those at Sheyenne High School. Administrators and school psychologists have volunteered to be at the school Monday for anyone who needs to discuss the loss.