Sachem North Closing For 2 Days After Multiple Coronavirus Cases

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY – More than one student has tested positive for coronavirus at Sachem High School North, prompting Superintendent Christopher Pellettieri to announce Wednesday that the school will be closed to in-person learning Thursday and Friday.

"Cleaning and disinfecting of the exposed locations are being completed," Pellettieri said. "As the
COVID-19 situation in our country and our community is rapidly evolving, we urge you to take all necessary precautions to limit coronavirus spread in our community. To this end, we have out of an abundance of caution decided to transition to distance learning at Sachem High School North for Thursday and Friday, October 1st and 2nd."

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There has also been a student case reported at Seneca Middle School in Holbrook, according to a letter send to parents Wednesday evening. No closure has been announced at Seneca.

On Tuesday, Pellettieri notified the community of cases at Sachem High School East and in the district office. Read that letter below.