Tryon Elementary School is closed to students on Friday, Jan. 7, due to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases among staff members, as well as other illnesses.
Polk County Schools Superintendent Aaron Greene told News 13 that they're seeing a rise in COVID-19, the flu, strep throat, and a stomach virus among staff members there, from teachers to bus drivers to nutritional service workers.
School officials say a substantial number of staff members at Tryon Elementary are currently sick or quarantined.
The Polk County School system has already been impacted by staff shortages, making it extremely difficult to find additional substitutes and replacement staff on short notice.
District officials expect enough staff members to return to school on Monday, Jan. 10 so that students can return to class at Tryon Elementary.
Friday is still a required workday for staff there.
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