We returned to school after the MLK Holiday to an increase in absences due to illness. Bethel Elementary School, Clyde Elementary School, Riverbend Elementary School, Hazelwood Elementary School, Junaluska Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School, North Canton Elementary School, Tuscola High School, and Waynesville Middle School all have elevated absentee rates for students. These absences seem to be from a variety of illnesses including intestinal and flu-like symptoms.
- If students or employees are ill, please seek medical attention.
- Everyone should cover coughs and sneezes with their arm.
- Handwashing is important year-round. It is especially helpful during Flu and other contagious outbreaks.
- Disinfecting frequently used surfaces like counter tops and door knobs is helpful.
- We encourage parents to keep students home during peak symptoms/sickness. This may be three to five days.
- Individuals who have a medically diagnosed case of the Flu should stay at home at least 24 hours after fever is gone (without the use of anti-fever reducing medications.) This applies to children and adults in school and non-school settings.
Schools will be using additional cleaning precautions. Under the current circumstances we do not anticipate closing schools. However, we will continue to monitor the situation and consult with our public health partners. We have attached CDC’s Flu poster. Some of these precautions are also helpful with other illnesses.
Schools please share this information with staff and students.
Contact: Dr. Bill Nolte, Superintendent