The South Hadley Superintendent says the students who bullied Phoebe Prince will be facing some tough punishment. The declaration comes almost three weeks after the teenager's suicide.

State Representative John Scibak is finally satisfied with the school district's response to Phoebe Prince's death. The young girl hanged herself in January after reportedly being tormented by bullies at South Hadley High.

Scibak says, "Families were concerned with the safety of their children. Are my kids who may have been bullied in the past or are they likely to be bullied and what's going to happen."

Last night School Superintendent Gus Sayer announced the completion of the district's investigation. He says the district has been torn apart and the high schools reputation tainted.

Sayer would not release the identities or the punishments of the students involved in the bullying. However he did say the investigation showed that a group of students did conspire to repeatedly harass and humiliate Phoebe and each will face the most serious consequences.

Scibak says, "I think the statement from the school committee and the Superintendent in terms of the disciplinary actions that are being taken and that this was taken seriously are good. They decided to look at really the most serious consequences for this behavior will help to reassure families that it was taken seriously. It will also help prevent or discourage other kids from engaging in similar behaviors."

School officials say the students involved are facing punishments that may involve long term suspension, expulsion and referral to police for further investigation. But punishment won't happen overnight.
The District Attorney and Police are still investigation. Not to mention each student involved has the right to appeal any accusations.

Scibak says the most important thing is for the school district handle the situation right since every other school system in the state and across the country is watching.