Grundy R-5 to close buildings due to spike in COVID-19 cases; instruction to continue by virtual format

The Grundy County R-5 School District buildings will be closed to students on November 23^rd and 24^th due to the recent spike in county COVID-19 cases, the potential loss of staff, quarantined students, and close contact conditions.

Superintendent Phillip Fox says instruction will continue those days using a virtual format. The situation will be explained to students on November 20^th, and material will be sent home for the two days of instruction.

The buildings will be cleaned November 23^rd and 24^th in preparation for classroom instruction. Lunch and breakfast will be available to students.

Grundy R-5 will return to in-person instruction on November 30^th.