Essex County High School closed after 100 illness-related absences in one day
ESSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Essex County Public Schools announced that school would be effectively closed on Friday after numerous absence requests due to illness. In a social post announcement on Thursday night, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Cyndee Blount announced that Jan. 31 would be an "asynchronous virtual learning day for all students and staff." Blount said that Essex County High School had received 100 student absence requests on Thursday alone. "This decision allows those who are ill to rest and recover while also helping to prevent further spread of illness," Blount said. "In addition, this closure will provide our custodial teams the opportunity to conduct a deep cleaning of all school buildings to ensure a healthier environment when students and staff return." In the announcement, Blount said students should follow the district's "snow day plans" for any assignments. "Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and well-being of our school community," Blount said in the announcement. "If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher."
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ESSEX COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Essex County Public Schools announced that school would be effectively closed on Friday after numerous absence requests due to illness.
In a social post announcement on Thursday night, Chief Academic Officer Dr. Cyndee Blount announced that Jan. 31 would be an "asynchronous virtual learning day for all students and staff."
Blount said that Essex County High School had received 100 student absence requests on Thursday alone.
"This decision allows those who are ill to rest and recover while also helping to prevent further spread of illness," Blount said. "In addition, this closure will provide our custodial teams the opportunity to conduct a deep cleaning of all school buildings to ensure a healthier environment when students and staff return."
In the announcement, Blount said students should follow the district's "snow day plans" for any assignments.
"Thank you for your understanding and support as we prioritize the health and well-being of our school community," Blount said in the announcement. "If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher."
