Because of a steady increase in the number of student and staff illness across the Bowling Green City Schools over the past several days, Superintendent Francis Scruci has decided to close schools on Friday, Dec. 16.*
In announcing the move , Scruci wrote: “We were hoping with everyone practicing and reinforcing positive hygiene habits that we could make it through the end of the semester without making a difficult decision.”
The closure will allow custodial staff to do a deep clean of all buildings and will give students, teachers and staff a chance to get better or stay healthy.
“It is our intent to be open all three days next week as we have exams and holiday events that our staff and students look forward to having,” Scruci wrote.
“We appreciate your understanding and flexibility and look forward to a healthy and happy end to the first semester next week. Please continue to do all that you can to help us keep ourselves and others healthy.”
*Correction: Original post had the incorrect date.
