DANVILLE, Va. – Students at George Washington High School will not attend classes in person Thursday and Friday because of a rise in coronavirus cases.
Since classes resumed Aug. 9, two dozen GWHS students have tested positive for COVID-19. One employee at GW also tested positive and there were two exposures to staff members.
Students will not be on campus for the rest of the week, but will return for face-to-face instruction Tuesday. Instead, they will log on to Google Meets with their teacher(s) using their Chromebooks beginning with 1st Block at 8:40 a.m. Thursday and again on Friday.
Danville Public Schools are closed Monday for Labor Day.
Students who attend Governor’s School or AET will still need to report to classes at the Institute on Thursday and Friday.
A Facebook post from the Danville Public School System stated that GWHS “has had a considerable number of COVID-19 cases and exposures. During our closure, our custodial staff will be deep cleaning classrooms and other shared spaces, as well as buses so that students can return to a safe, clean environment. We will also be putting finishing touches on our desks and desk shields.”
Lunches for students will be available for pick-up at Ballou Park Shopping Center, Nor Dan Shopping Center, Riverside Shopping Center, and Cane Creek Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily.