School Districts in Middle Tennessee Temporarily Close Due to Illness
Two school districts in Middle Tennessee, along with one private school, have announced closures ranging from one day to the remainder of the week due to widespread illness.
Houston County Schools informed the public via social media on Tuesday that it would be closing for the rest of the week starting Wednesday.
The Lebanon Special School District also declared a closure for Wednesday, stating that absences are significantly impacting its ability to maintain normal school operations.
"In an effort to break the cycle of illness and prevent further spread, we will close for three days beginning tomorrow, Feb. 5," the district stated in a release to parents.
Here is a list of school closures: