Allegan families:

The purpose of this communication is to inform the community of the recent termination of Allegan Aquatics Director Scott Simmons. This action was taken after Allegan Public Schools participated in an investigation with law enforcement regarding allegations of criminal misconduct arising out of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Allegan Public Schools has been informed that Mr. Simmons faces criminal charges. This decision comes after a thorough investigation and careful consideration of the facts surrounding the incident. Allegan Public Schools will continue to collaborate with law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office moving forward.

Allegan Public Schools is committed to maintaining the privacy and dignity of all individuals throughout this process, therefore the specific details of the misconduct are confidential.

The well-being and safety of our students and staff remain our top priorities. Allegan Public Schools holds all employees to the highest standards of professionalism and conduct, and we take immediate action when these standards are not upheld.

We want to assure our community that this incident is not reflective of the dedicated and compassionate staff members who work diligently every day to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. We are deeply saddened by this situation and remain committed to fostering an environment of trust, respect, and accountability.

We encourage anyone who may have concerns or information related to this matter to contact me and/or the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department.

We appreciate the continued support of our community and remain dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of our educational mission.