TERRE HAUTE, Ind – Today Vigo County Schools announced that they would be closed through April 3rd. Their statement is below:
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vigo County School Corporation will close at least through April 3. The decision to close was made in collaboration with the Vigo County Health Department, based on the needs to protect the health of students, staff, and our community. While children may have less of an impact from COVID-19, school closure will help protect older adults who care for grandchildren.
The closure includes spring break. The Vigo County School Corporation will utilize eight waiver days announced yesterday by Governor Holcomb for March 16-25. The Vigo County School Corporation is not using the At-Home e-Learning Packets that were sent home for e-Learning at this time, but will reserve them for any future needs.
The Vigo County School Corporation will continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in collaboration with the Vigo County Health Department. As the situation evolves, the Vigo County School Corporation will communicate new developments regarding school closure.
Free meals will be available for all students under the age of 18 from Monday, March 16 until Wednesday, March 25. Grab-and-go-style lunches will be distributed at Terre Haute North Vigo High School, Terre Haute South Vigo High School, and West Vigo Elementary from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. each of those days in a “drive-through” style system. The meals will be a lunch with a breakfast for the next day. These details are subject to change based on demand.
Starting Monday, March 16, all extracurricular events are on hold until school resumes. Saturday’s SAT test at Terre Haute North Vigo High School will continue, following the governor’s guidelines for public gatherings.
Families with concerns regarding special education services should contact Covered Bridge Special Education District at (812) 462-4364.
Parents may come to schools on Monday, March 16 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. to pick up medications.
All custodians will work during first shift on Monday for deep cleaning of each building.