Fayette Co. Schools to Transition to Virtual Learning for COVID

Fayette County Schools will be temporarily closing its doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within its schools.

The Board of Education cited the closure due to a rapid rise in positive COVID-19 cases and exposures. Students will transition to virtual learning for the remainder of the week from January 13-14.

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Fayette County Schools has a system-wide holiday the following Monday, January 17th.

After school activities will resume on Tuesday, January 18 when all faculty, staff and students report back to school.

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