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Parents in Washington are seeking explanations following the arrest of a 62-year-old physical education teacher and athletic director at Skykomish K-12 School. He is suspected of sexually abusing a student for over a year.
Documentation acquired by Fox News Digital indicates that on March 6, a man from Washington state was taken into custody by the King County Sheriff’s Office as part of an investigation into child rape.
Fox News Digital has withheld the individual’s name since formal charges have yet to be filed.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office mentioned on Tuesday that it is awaiting the case, which is expected to be submitted by the sheriff’s office on Wednesday, before making a charging decision.
The arrest of the teacher from Skykomish School District, based in Skykomish, Washington, took place on Friday, March 6, 2026, on suspicion of child rape. (KCPQ)
According to investigators, the female student, now 14, transferred to the school in seventh grade and bonded with the teacher over a shared interest in soccer after experiencing the traumatic loss of a friend at her previous school.
She was allegedly given gifts and special treatment from the teacher before the interactions became sexual in eighth grade.
The alleged abuse, which included sexual intercourse, continued for about a year and a half and took place in multiple locations on campus, including in closets, stairwells and the gymnasium during the school day, according to the probable cause statement.
The relationship became increasingly personal over time, with frequent communication through his school district email account that investigators allege included coded references to sexual activity.Â
Prosecutors claim that the teacher’s inappropriate relationship began when the student was in the seventh grade. (KCPQ)
Deputies also allege the teacher admitted to repeated sexual contact with the student inside the school and acknowledged purchasing gifts for her, including lingerie.
The probable cause statement says multiple staff members and students raised concerns about the relationship.
Investigators allege the principal at the school instructed the 62-year-old not to be alone with the student, but instead of assigning adult supervision, another student, described as autistic, was present while the two were in the same area.
The case came to light after the student’s mother discovered nude images and videos on her daughter’s phone and contacted law enforcement, according to investigators.
“I’m shaking right now because I’m pretty irritated about this,” said Maria, a parent of a young child in the district, who didn’t want to provide her last name, in an interview with local Fox 13.
Many of the alleged crimes occurred on the campus of the Skykomish school, investigators say. (KCPQ)
She said her son saw the teacher being arrested and was “very upset about it.”
The Skykomish School District released a statement on Sunday, telling parents it had “no advance notice that the employee was under investigation until the day of his arrest.”
Superintendent Destry Jones said the school is “cooperating fully with the investigation” and described student safety and well-being as its “highest priority.”
Jones said the district will aim to remain transparent as more information becomes available while “respecting the privacy of the youth involved.”
“We ask community members to be mindful and respectful of student privacy when sharing information with each other and the community about this topic. Our focus remains on maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students,” the superintendent added.
Police are still investigating the case following the teacher’s arrest on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Jeffry W. Myers/Corbis via Getty Images)
The King County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital that detectives with the Special Assault Unit are continuing to investigate the case.
Authorities believe there are no additional victims at this time and said they welcome any relevant information from members of the public.
Fox 13 reported the teacher is being held on $750,000 bail.