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The parents of a 12-year-old Spanish Springs boy who committed suicide filed a lawsuit this week against the Washoe County School District over its response to bullying against their son.

Kellen Schatz, who is named in the lawsuit, died Nov. 18, 2024, after locking himself in his bedroom and hanging himself, according to court documents.

The lawsuit paints a picture of bullying and frequent fights among students, with administrators and staff doing little to address the issues. It even claims teachers acknowledge nothing will be done over reports of bullying.

The school district, Sky Ranch Middle School and Shaw Middle School “have a practice of c

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