East Islip Schools Preparing To Potentially Close For A Week

UPDATE:

EAST ISLIP, NY — The East Islip school district gave the community an update on the potential school closing for next week. Check out the full letter from Superintendent John Dolan below:

Good Evening East Islip Community,

Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation, the East Islip School District is prepared for an anticipated closing of at least one week. We are giving you this information now, so you can begin to make plans for your individual family needs. We anticipate getting direction from New York State on a uniform closure within the next 24-48 hours.In an effort to allow you to prepare for this anticipated closure and for the health and safety of our students, please plan accordingly for the upcoming week beginning Monday, March 16 through Friday March 20. The district has planned and is prepared for a long term closure. We will be sending you more information on Monday, March 16. As of right now, school will be closed and all school activities are canceled. As new information and new direction come to us from the county health department and the state we will update you.On a personal note, I thank you for your kindness and support as you help us navigate through this challenging situation. Please keep those individuals and families that have been directly affected by this virus in your thoughts and prayers.Please note that Monday, March 16th, our conference day for faculty and staff , will begin at 8:30 a.m.

ORIGINAL STORY:

EAST ISLIP, NY — East Islip School District will close Monday, March 16 for a conference day. No confirmed cases have been announced in East Islip but increasing numbers of Long Island schools have decided to close as a precautionary measure as attempts to contain the coronavirus epidemic grow.

According to the announcement sent on Saturday morning, "Further announcements will be forth coming as we work through this evolving situation."

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