Prince George, B.C. – It is back to school today for the   graduating class at  D.P Todd High School in Prince George, but   it is not a normal  day  at school.

School District 57 has arranged to have counselors on hand at that high school  and  the  others in the City, to help students deal with the weekend tragedy at Kwitzil (Gravel Pit) Lake.

The  lake site  was the  scene of a party on  Saturday night,  one that got underway  after the D.P. Todd  prom  was over.  Police say there were hundreds of people in attendance.

A male and female, as yet not officially identified, perished when the vehicle they were in, went into the lake in the early hours of Sunday morning.  What caused the vehicle to go into the water has not been determined.

SD57 Superintendent Brian Pepper   issued a statement yesterday saying the party  was not  "connected to any parent sponsored prom or grad event, nor was it connected to any school sponsored event."  He also said  the tragedy will impact all the high schools in the  City, and  counselling departments at  each school will be ready to  assist  those students who need support.   There will also be  support offered for staff.

The RCMP and BC Coroners Service continue to investigate the tragedy.