Towanda Area School District to resume school Tuesday following Monday closure over positive COVID-19 test
UPDATE: (6:38 p.m.) In a letter sent out to district families, Superintendent Dennis Peachey says following advice from the Department of Health, school will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, September 22.
However, officials say the DOH advised all JV and varsity volleyball activities will be suspended until members of the team finish their 14 day quarantine. All other sports will continue as planned.
TOWANDA, Pa. (WENY) -- Towanda Area School District has confirmed a positive coronavirus case, closing school Monday to work through the situation.
According to a a release, district officials learned of the infection late Sunday evening.
The district is reportedly working with the Department of Health.
Officials say Monday's closure will allow the district's custodial staff to put in place additional cleaning protocols. All extracurricular activities and practices are canceled Monday, as well.
Twelve-month employees have been instructed to report to work at their normal time.
District officials say they will continue to communicate information as it becomes available.