Early Dismissal For Lawrence Schools Amid Cornavirus Concerns

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Lawrence Township Public School District will have an early dismissal on Friday as the district prepares for the possibility of home-based learning due to coronavirus.

“As you know, information surrounding the coronavirus outbreak changes rapidly,” Superintendent of Schools Ross Kasun said Thursday afternoon. “Based on information I received today, we have made the decision to have an Early Dismissal Day for students tomorrow...Friday, March 13. Staff will use the afternoon to continue planning remote instruction resources, delivery, and protocols.”

Parents who use the after-school YMCA child care program should contact the organization at 609-599-9622, ext. 303 to learn about coverage for Friday afternoon, school officials advised.

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Additionally, the Lawrence Middle School's performance of "Frozen Junior," set for March 12-14 has been postponed.

Lawrence Township is among a growing list of school districts that are holding half-day or in-service days to prepare for a disruption due to coronavirus. Read more here: Update On NJ Coronavirus School Closures: Here's The Latest

Also on Thursday, Gov. Phil Murphy gatherings of more than 250 people should be canceled. Read more here: Gov. Murphy: NJ Should Cancel Large Gatherings Due To Coronavirus

The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.

See related: NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know