Just updated!!! From Superintendent Jason Callahan “Elementary Wrestling camp has been cancelled this week. More information on other opportunities coming soon!”
Wabash High School classes will have eLearning through Nov. 15.
Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan, in a recorded message late Wednesday morning said:
“Today, Wabash City Schools learned that we had a positive test of a staff member at Wabash High School. Through contact tracing, we have several staff members who will have to quarantine.
“Due to the number of staff members, and the lack of available substitute teachers, Wabash High School will be closing (Wednesday) afternoon from noon to Nov. 15. We will reopen Wabash High School on Monday, Nov. 16.
“Due to contact tracing, we have a number of students who will need to quarantine during this time. Those families will be notified today. Quarantining means those students should isolate themselves at home during this time.
“From Thursday, Nov. 5, through Nov. 15, Wabash High School will operate its classes via eLearning. eLearning information will be released later today via class canvas and through Wabash City Schools website. Students will be expected to participate in eLearning.
“Heartland Career Center, IUK and Ivy Tech will continue to operate as normal. As long as your child is not quarantining, they will be allowed at Heartland, IUK and Ivy Tech. The Heartland Career Center and IUK bus will pick up and drop off in the normal locations.
“At this time, Wabash High School athletics will continue. Updated practice information will be released later today.
“During this time, lunches will continue to be provided. Lunches can be picked up at O.J. Neighbours from 11:15 to 11:45. Additional information will follow.
“At noon, Wabash High School will release its students. We are arranging buses for bus riders. Students who can drive and student walkers will be released. Parents may pick up students in front of Wabash High School.
“During this time, we will continue to operate L.H. Carpenter, O.J. Neighbours Elementary and Wabash Middle School in person.
“Again, this closure at Wabash High School is due to shortage of staff due to COVID-19.”
