COVID Update 11/10/2020
The intent of this communication is to notify our school community of two recent Covid-19 situations involving staff members within the district.
Yesterday, November 9, 2020, we were notified that a staff member at the Jr/Sr High School was deemed a presumptive positive case by the Pa Department of Health. This is due to the staff member’s spouse testing positive for Covid-19. The last day this individual was in school was Friday, November 6, 2020. Potential close contacts have been identified and informed to not return to school until approved to do so by the Department of Health.
Also, this morning we were notified that an aide at our J. Andrew Morrow Primary School has tested positive for Covid-19 on November 10. The last day this individual was in the building was Friday, November 6, 2020. Once again, the district is working in conjunction with the Department of Health with contact tracing. Any students and staff identified as potential close contacts have been notified and will begin quarantining.
Due to staffing issues caused by quarantining, J. Andrew Morrow Primary School will move to virtual instruction beginning Wednesday, November 11 through Friday, November 20.
At this time, Towanda Area Elementary School and the Jr/Sr High School will remain open for in-person instruction. We will continue to monitor the situation in these two buildings and adjust, as necessary.
As a community, the key to our success is to continue working together as we strive to keep our students, faculty, and staff safe and healthy. Thank you again for working collaboratively with the district as we navigate through this public health crisis together. Stay safe and stay healthy.