By msnbc.com staff and news services
Sidney High School math teacher Sherry Arnold, 43.
SIDNEY, Mont. -- Montana school district officials say?the high school math teacher who went missing last?weekend is dead, and the FBI announced it has one man in custody and is questioning another in connection with her disappearance.
Sidney Public School officials posted a statement on the school website saying they learned of Sherry Arnold's death about 9:30 a.m. Friday after authorities had notified family members. There has been no official police announcement that a body had been found.
"This has been a very challenging time for our family and we would appreciate some privacy and time to process what has happened," Karen Arnold Truax told msnbc.com on Friday.
Arnold Truax, who is the daughter of Sherry Arnold's?husband, Gary, said the outpouring of support has overwhelmed the family.
"We want to thank everyone across the country for their support, time and prayers," she said.?"With the support of family, friends and God, we will?get through this."?
FBI Special Agent in Charge David J. Johnson of Salt Lake City?said a tip from the public led to the suspects, according to?a statement released by the FBI.
Authorities had been investigating the possibility Arnold?had been?abducted.
Hundreds of residents, police, firefighters and others combed the northeast Montana town and surrounding countryside earlier this week for the popular 43-year-old teacher, who went missing after a weekend run, after recovering only a single running shoe.
The school district lent buses to transport members of search teams and set up a fund to defer expenses.
The district posted on its website: "In response to this news, the District will be in session until 2:00 PM. All route busses will operate at 2:00 PM. Additional counselors are on hand this morning in all buildings and parents, if needed, may check their students out from each building. Friday games are cancelled."
The Associated Press contributed to this report, as did msnbc.com's Sevil Omer.
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