EDITOR’S NOTE: A Spanish version of this press release is available toward the bottom.

WARSAW – One day after taking several steps to eliminate exposure to the coronavirus, Warsaw Schools Corporation announced classes have been canceled.

On Friday, March 13, Dr. David Hoffert announced that Warsaw Community Schools will close beginning Monday, March 16,  and remain closed until the end of spring break on April 10.

A calendar and eLearning plan has been created, and additional details can be found on the school district’s website under Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). 

There are many questions surrounding the COVID-19 virus and its impact on Warsaw Community Schools. Please know that WCS is actively monitoring the situation on an hourly basis and will continue to share information and update content regularly. As a school system, WCS understands the responsibility to be open when conditions allow. This could mean adjustments to shorten or lengthen this schedule as needs change, said a statement from the school system.

“WCS recognizes that while this situation is not ideal for students, staff or parents, it is important for the health and safety of our overall community. WCS has used eLearning on multiple occasions and are confident that this experience will be as successful as possible, given the circumstances,” the statement said.

Dr. Hoffert thanks everyone for their continued support of Warsaw Community Schools, the statement said.

Hoffert also offered a “sincere thanks to all the dedicated people at the Kosciusko County Health Department, the city of Warsaw, the WCEA, Warsaw Community School Board and staff at Warsaw Community Schools who have been working tirelessly to prepare and plan for students and families.”

Updates will be posted at: warsawschools.org.

Warsaw is the first public school district in Kosciusko County to close over the coronavirus.

Grace College cancelled classes earlier Friday.

WARSAW — El viernes 13 de marzo, el Dr. Hoffert anunció que las Escuelas de la Comunidad de Warsaw (WCS) cerrarán el lunes 16 de marzo hasta las vacaciones de primavera (6-10 de abril). Se ha creado un calendario y un plan de eLearning. Puede encontrar detalles adicionales, incluyendo un documento de Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ) en el sitio web del distrito.

Hay muchas preguntas en torno al coronavirus COVID-19 y su impacto en las Escuelas de la Comunidad de Warsaw. Por favor, sepa que el WCS está monitoreando activamente la situación cada hora y continuaremos compartiendo información y actualizando el contenido regularmente.

Como sistema escolar, WCS entienden la responsabilidad de estar abiertas cuando las condiciones lo permitan. Esto podría significar ajustes para acortar o alargar esta programación a medida que cambian las necesidades.

WCS reconocen que si bien esta situación no es ideal para los estudiantes, el personal o los padres, es importante para la salud y la seguridad de nuestra comunidad en general. WCS han utilizado eLearning en múltiples ocasiones y está seguros de que esta experiencia será lo más exitosa posible, dadas las circunstancias. El Dr. Hoffert agradece a todos su continuo apoyo a las Escuelas de la Comunidad de Warsaw.

Además, gracias sinceramente a todas las personas dedicadas en el Departamento de Salud del Condado de Kosciusko, la Ciudad de Warsaw, la WCEA, la Junta Escolar de las Escuelas de Warsaw y al personal de las Escuelas de la Comunidad de Warsaw que han estado trabajando incansablemente para preparar y planificar para los estudiantes y las familias. Se publicarán actualizaciones en la página web: warsawschools.