Two Kosciusko School District administrators were charged Friday for failure to report by a mandated reporter. MS Code § 43-21-353 (2024) was made a law in 2024 (Mississippi Code § 43-21-353 (2024) – Duty to inform state agencies and officials; duty to inform individual about whom report has been made of specific allegations :: 2024 Mississippi Code :: U.S. Codes and Statutes :: U.S. Law :: Justia ).
Suzanne Crosby and Lindsay Dickerson were charged with a misdemeanor offense. According to officials, both have posted a cash bond, and a court date is set.
Monday, May 5th, 2025:
The Kosciusko School District recently became aware of an incident involving two students on the playground of Kosciusko Lower Elementary that was concerning and required immediate attention.
Due to the age of the students and the sensitive nature of the situation, details are limited. There is an active investigation of between the district and local law enforcement officials.
“After we were made aware of the situation, the Kosciusko School District Police Department requested the help of the Kosciusko Police Department, so that we could fully investigate this with the utmost integrity. In the meantime, we are also working in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Education. The safety, protection, and development of every child in our care remain our highest priorities.” Dr. Zach Bost, Superintendent of Education.
“The Kosciusko School District has been extremely cooperative with us in this case. We are working closely with the administration, the KSD Police Dept, and the Mississippi Department of Education.” Chief Greg Collins, Kosciusko Police Dept.
Representatives from the district told Breezynews that they are working closely with KPD to ensure the safety, protection, and development of every child in the district.
“KSD is committed to maintaining a safe nurturing, and supportive environment for all students. We value the trust our community places in us and appreciate their continued support as we address this matter with the seriousness and care it deserves.” Dr. Bost, Superintendent of Education
Crystal Belk
May 6, 2025 at 8:03 AMParents need to be aware of what is going on so that they can explain to these 4-8 year olds why things are completely different than they are used to. I understand no names due to age but confused parents plus confused children is not a good combination. They should be told what the situation is.
Anonymous
May 9, 2025 at 9:11 PMAmen!
Perry
May 6, 2025 at 9:29 AMI must’ve misses something, like what happened?!?!
Nana
May 13, 2025 at 2:56 PMThis is a situation that needs to stay between the parents of the kids involved, KSD, and KPD. It doesn’t need to involve the town of Kosciusko. Just saying. Children are involved!!!
Gladys Terry
May 10, 2025 at 10:35 PMSensitive or not. Every parent that has a child enrolled at that school has the right to know every detail, so they make an informed decision.
Cassandra B
May 13, 2025 at 9:48 AMThat’s right our school’s need to be safe and all our children and staff I totally agree to that amendment
JRD
May 13, 2025 at 3:49 PMWhy will the Kosciusko school board no longer allow open sessions at board meetings so concerned parents and citizens can attend and hear what is going on ? The board has every right to go into executive session and omit the public.
Donna Nowell
May 13, 2025 at 11:25 PMParents also remember the things kids see at home matters too.
Tammy Miller
May 14, 2025 at 12:32 PMI think we should at least know the nature of this situation. Don’t our tax dollars go towards the school systems?
Kayla Johnson
May 15, 2025 at 12:01 PMThough what happened at the school my daughter goes there
Steven Overstreet
May 16, 2025 at 4:52 PMIf your child or any child is not in danger, and in this matter it’s not you don’t have to know all the details. I’m sure this is an active investigation and I’m sure you’ll get the scoop soon enough. Murders happen and due to the age no names or details are given.
GT
May 17, 2025 at 8:12 AMThe problem here is you want to know not to protect your kids but for speculation and gossip. I don’t say that to offend but to be honest about it. You don’t know what happened it could be as simple as a fight between students. Parents should protect their small children. Maybe something worse than that. Maybe it could be as innocent as a playground kiss.
Point being once the investigation ends parents will be notified if there is a chance your child might be caught up in something.. KSD has always had a way of letting parents know if chickenpox breaks out in large numbers. Don’t you believe they would notify you if it was a situation that might spread. I do.
If it were your child would you want people talking about what happened when they were too young to know better years down the road.
Do you want these babies to go through life thinking they are terrible people because they made a bad choice at such a young age? No, you wouldn’t neither would I.
My Momma had a saying I always try to apply to my life it was “There but for the grace of God go I”. Think about that please.