Granbury Independent School District is mourning the sudden death of Dustin Conn, an assistant principal at Granbury High School, whose passing has deeply affected students, staff, and the wider Granbury community. Conn died early Wednesday morning, May 20, according to district officials, who described his death as unexpected and heartbreaking for the school campus where he served.
Conn had worked at Granbury High School for the past two years, where he was known as a steady and supportive presence in daily school life. As an assistant principal, he played a key role in student discipline, campus coordination, and staff support, while also building relationships with students that colleagues say reflected his dedication to education and youth development.
Granbury ISD released a statement acknowledging the loss and honoring Conn’s service to the district. “Mr. Conn was a valued member of the Granbury ISD family and served Granbury High School with dedication and care for students and staff,” said Ryan Cox, communications director for the district. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the entire GHS community during this difficult time.”
The district has not released additional personal or medical details surrounding his death, and officials have emphasized that the focus remains on supporting those impacted by the loss. At this time, no further confirmed information regarding the circumstances has been made public.
School leaders moved quickly to activate counseling and crisis support services for students and staff at Granbury High School. Mental health professionals and campus support personnel have been made available to help individuals process grief and emotional distress following the news. Although the school year is coming to a close, district officials confirmed that support services will continue beyond the final day of classes.
Teachers and students have begun sharing memories of Conn, describing him as approachable, calm under pressure, and committed to maintaining a safe and positive school environment. Many noted that he was frequently visible across campus, engaging with students and supporting school activities, from routine administrative duties to larger campus events.
Granbury ISD also stated that plans to honor Conn’s memory will be communicated to the community once arrangements are finalized in coordination with his family. Funeral and memorial service details have not yet been publicly released.
The unexpected nature of Conn’s passing has left a noticeable impact across the district, particularly at Granbury High School, where administrators and staff are working to support students while also processing their own grief. School officials have asked the community for patience, compassion, and privacy for Conn’s family during this difficult time.
As the Granbury community comes to terms with the loss, Conn is being remembered for his role in shaping a supportive school environment and for his commitment to the students and staff he served.