As a school district, we have been closely monitoring the news and best practices regarding the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). After taking guidance from the Crawford County Department of Health, we have decided to close the Wauzeka-Steuben Schools for the next three weeks. This closure is effective immediately. Per the current mandate, schools will be closed until at least April 6, 2020.
The closure affects all school programming, including before- and after-school activities, all athletic and extracurricular practices and competitions, and all weekend and evening events. The fitness center, weight room and gyms are also closed until further notice.
District teachers and staff have been preparing e-learning plans for our students. Your teachers will be providing more information soon. If you have any questions, please contact the school principal.
The coronavirus is thought to be spread via person-to-person contact through contaminated air droplets from coughing and sneezing by an infected person. As with controlling the spread of other viruses, we urge you to speak to your child about the following prevention measures:
Wash your hands thoroughly, especially after using the restroom and before preparing or consuming food. Using soap and hot water, wash for about 20 seconds. Be sure to also wash your fingertips.
Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, and then throw the tissue away. If you don't have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.
As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
During the term of this closure, practice social distancing as much as possible.
The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to the regular seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, and coughing. Some people with coronavirus have reported additional symptoms, such as a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In some situations, the virus can develop into pneumonia. It is believed the seasonal influenza vaccine does not provide protection against coronavirus.
Individuals who need medical care should call their medical provider to report their illness prior to seeking care at a clinic, physician's office, or hospital. Parents of students exhibiting flu-like symptoms are asked to contact the Crawford County Health Department at (608) 326-0248.
