Four Natchitoches Parish schools have temporarily transitioned to remote learning due to an increase in reported cases of influenza and strep throat among students and staff.
The Natchitoches Parish School Board announced that the affected schools would conduct remote learning Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13.
The affected schools include:
- L.P. Vaughn Elementary School
- M.R. Weaver Elementary School
- Natchitoches Junior High School
- Natchitoches Provisional Learning Center
According to the district, these are currently the only four schools experiencing illness-related absences at levels that warrant a temporary transition to remote instruction.
The school board will continue monitoring attendance and illness-related absences throughout the district.
During the temporary closure, custodial and maintenance personnel will conduct cleaning and disinfection of school facilities to help reduce the spread of illness.
Parents whose children are sick and unable to complete remote assignments are encouraged to contact their child’s principal or teacher to discuss arrangements for making up missed work.
Students and staff at the affected schools are expected to return to in-person classes Monday, November 16.
