SPRAGUE, Wash. — A Sprague High School teacher was arrested Monday in connection with allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a student, according to the Sprague School District.
Madeline Scoon was taken into custody March 16 by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, Superintendent Raymond Leaver confirmed in a statement released Monday.
The district said it takes allegations of this nature extremely seriously and is cooperating fully with the Sheriff’s Department as the investigation proceeds.
“Because this matter is currently under investigation by law enforcement, the district is limited in what it can share at this time,” Leaver said in the statement. “However, the Sprague School District takes allegations of this nature extremely seriously and is cooperating fully with the Sheriff’s Department as the investigation proceeds.”
The superintendent emphasized that while the district recognizes the importance of transparency, it would be inappropriate to comment further while the matter moves through the criminal justice process.
The district has not released details about the specific nature of the allegations or the student involved. It also has not disclosed Scoon’s employment status during the investigation.
“Additional information will be shared as it becomes appropriate and permissible to do so,” Leaver said.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department has not immediately responded to requests for comment about the arrest or the charges Scoon may face.
The Sprague School District serves students in Lincoln County and operates both elementary and high school programs. The district said it remains committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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