Lawrence Intermediate School Goes Virtual Due To COVID-19

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) went virtual after several students tested positive for COVID-19. Students are expected to return to classrooms on Wednesday, but district authorities said they may have to extend remote instruction if additional students test positive.

At least 18 students from LIS tested positive for COVID-19 according to the school district’s dashboard. After consulting with the Lawrence Township Health Department and the New Jersey Department of Health, school authorities decided all students would receive virtual instruction beginning Thursday, Sep. 23 through Tuesday, Sept. 28.

“Please understand, these are not arbitrary decisions. We want nothing more than to offer an excellent in-person educational experience to all students,” Superintendent Ross Kasun said in a letter to parents and guardians. “Unfortunately, closing LIS and providing remote instruction was the right choice at this time, as we needed to intervene to try to control the spread.”

Lawrence Public Schools reopened for in-person instruction on Sept. 8.

This is the second school district in Mercer County to pivot to remote learning due to COVID-19. Last week Robbinsville High School opted for virtual learning from Sept. 20 – 25, after multiple COVID-19 outbreaks were reported.

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Meanwhile, at least 20 New Jersey schools switched to remote learning due to high coronavirus cases, reported NJ.com.

Lawrence school district officials have reminded parents and guardians to monitor children for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and asked them to inform the school nurse in case the child develops symptoms.

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