Ottumwa Schools will cancel classes on Fri., Jan. 21. The cancellation is in response to the high absentee rate of students, staff and bus drivers due to illnesses or symptoms. The district will use this opportunity to deep clean and sanitize our schools. PTYC will be open during its regular hours for child care needs. This will not impact the basketball games scheduled for Fri. against Des Moines Hoover at Evans. Games start at 4:45 p.m.
We hope the three day weekend provides a needed break for our students, staff, and bus drivers to rest and get well. The district will operate on a normal schedule on Mon., Jan. 24. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but feel this is necessary for the health and safety of all.