In an attempt to keep staff and students healthy several area schools are pivoting to “virtual learning” and closing campuses. These closures will compound the already complex issue, COVID, as the economics of the student’s parents are at risk. We have complete details to follow. We will update this information as it becomes available.
School Closure | Galena Unified Schools
Galena Unified Schools will cancel classes for Thursday and Friday January 13 and 14 due to the limited COVID testing supplies and for the health and safety of the staff and students. Complete details are to follow.
School Closure | NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Neosho Wildcats will not have classes on Thursday, January 13, and Friday, January 14th “due to illness among the NSD Team.” Additionally, as previously arranged, there are no classes on Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
School Closure | Carthage R-9 School District
Courtesy PixabayStarting Wednesday, January 12th through to Friday, January 14th, Carthage R-9 School District will be utilizing the Alternative Method of Instruction for distancing learning, ensuring the safety of staff and students, minimizing person-to-person COVID and Flu transmission. Therefore,
School Closure Baxter Springs Public Schools | USD 508
Courtesy PixabayBaxter Springs Schools, USD 508 Superindent David Pendergraft has closed the schools and campus starting Thursday, January 13. The campuses will open, and classes will resume on Tuesday, January 18. “This will provide us with a
Free COVID Testing in Joplin
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is offering free COVID testing in Joplin on January 22nd.