September 28, 2021 10:10 a.m.

Students at Glide High and Glide Middle schools have gone to Comprehensive Distance Learning for two weeks, as of Tuesday.

Superintendent Mike Narkiewicz told News Radio 1240 KQEN the move was made due to a large number of sick students. Narkiewicz said all have flu like symptoms, similar to COVID-19. He said there has only been one confirmed COVID-19 case at this time. Many students self-tested and were negative for COVID-19.

Narkiewicz said absenteeism has been climbing with the middle school at 35 percent and the high school at 25 percent. He said parents have been calling in and were making the right choice by keeping sick students home.

Narkiewicz said officials believe that by going to distance learning now, the district will be able to keep its doors open for in-person learning in the future. The decision was made after consulting with County Public Health Officer Dr. Bob Dannenhoffer.

Glide Elementary School remains open to in-person learning.

Sports practices and games have been postponed and will be made up, if possible.