School closures across North Texas stem from a surge in influenza and other illnesses impacting both students and staff. Districts cite significantly reduced attendance and concerns about disease transmission as reasons for temporary shutdowns.
Several schools across North Texas have closed for the rest of the week as the flu and other illnesses spread through campuses, causing attendance rates to drop significantly. At least three school districts and one charter school have shut down for the remainder of the week. In statements, district officials said attendance among both students and staff was already low, and even more students went home sick after being exposed to illnesses on campus.
\The following schools and districts have announced closures: * Treetops School International * Godley Independent School District (Godley ISD) * Comanche Independent School District (Comanche ISD) \Other districts, including Caddo Mills ISD, have reported extremely low attendance but remain open. On Tuesday, Godley ISD reported that nearly 650 students were absent, not including those who went home sick during the day. Districts that remain open have reported attendance rates between 70% and 80%, far below normal levels. Staff at closed campuses will work to deep clean and sanitize facilities, according to officials from Treetops School International, Godley ISD, and Comanche ISD. Meanwhile, districts that remain open are urging students to wash their hands frequently and stay home if they are sick to prevent further spread
SCHOOL CLOSURES FLU ILLNESS ATTENDANCE NORTH TEXAS
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