MATTHEWS, NC — Carmel Christian School says they will temporarily close due to a recent flu outbreak.
The school sent out an email Tuesday informing parents that a flu outbreak has caused over 140 students, four teachers, and one school nurse to be absent as of today. They also say another 21 students left to go home with flu like symptoms.
School officials say they have consulted with the Health Department and will close the school from Thursday, January 11th through Tuesday, January 16th.
Despite operating on a normal schedule Wednesday, officials ask parents with children experiencing flu like symptoms or fever to keep their child at home.
You can read the school’s entire email below:
“Dear CCS Families,
We are unfortunately experiencing a flu outbreak throughout CCS. As of today, we had 143 students, 4 teachers, and 1 school nurse absent. During the day, another 21 students left to go home with flu like symptoms.
After consultation with the Health Department, we believe it is most prudent to cancel school after tomorrow. Therefore, CCS will be closed Thursday, January 11 and re-open Tuesday, January 16.
Even though we will operate tomorrow as usual in all areas, if your children are showing any flu like symptoms or experiencing any fever, please keep them home Wednesday as well.
I am so sorry for the inconvenience this may cause, but we believe this is the best course of action to allow sick students to recover and prevent further outbreak throughout our school community.
Blessings!
Mike Long
Head of School”
Carmel Christian School is a K-12 school with just under 1000 kids enrolled.
