Huckabay ISD superintendent addresses arrest of IT director: ‘This is deeply concerning.’

By SARA VANDEN BERGE

Huckabay ISD Superintendent Wes Corzine sent a letter to parents Friday following the arrest of the district’s IT director Matthew Thompson.

Thompson has been charged with child grooming, a third-degree felony, and sexual performance by a child, a first degree felony.

“The district first received information from the Department of Family and Protective Services regarding a report made by a student,” the letter states.

“At that time, I placed the employee on administrative leave, and they have not been on campus since January 14, 2026.

“None of the information has been shared publicly up to this point because we had very little information and were not at liberty to do so.

“This is deeply concerning for me as your school Superintendent and I know it will be for you as well.

“Our district has fully cooperated with law enforcement in its investigation of this matter, and we will continue to do so.”

Corzine goes on to tell parents to contact him directly if they have further questions.

Thompson is being held at the Erath County Jail.