MT. OLIVET, Ky. — One Northern Kentucky school district announced it will be closed Thursday and Friday due to illness.
Robertson County Schools Superintendent Sanford Holbrook said in a letter to parents the district will be closed Jan. 15-16 after "careful consultation with our area health officials." During that time, the district will use Non-Traditional Instruction to continue learning.
"Over the past few school days, we have observed a significant increase in the number of students being sent home due to illness, leading to a rise in absenteeism," Holbrook wrote. "Specifically, the number of confirmed cases of influenza and strep throat among both students and staff has reached a concerning level."
Holbrook wrote that the district's custodians will use the two days to do a "deep sanitation" of classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias and buses.
"We strongly encourage parents and guardians to utilize these additional days at home to sanitize their children's belongings and to be vigilant about minimizing exposure to individuals who may be exhibiting flu-like symptoms," Holbrook said.
The superintendent said school is expected to return to normal in-person instruction Tuesday, Jan. 20.
