NACOGDOCHES, Texas — Nacogdoches ISD announced Monday that all classes will be canceled through Friday.
The school will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as the district decides when it is best to reopen the schools. The district will meet with local health officials and follow guidance set by the Texas Education Agency and the CDC.
The district will make a decision by 5 p.m. on March 27.
“Our initial determination, as it was with most school districts, announcing a closure was made to give as much advance notice as we felt safe in providing,” said NISD interim Superintendent Alton Frailey. “At the time of our decision neither Texas nor federal officials had issued formal declarations of emergency.”
The NISD Student Nutrition Department will provide free lunches for students age 18 and younger.
The district says it is likely there will be adjustments to the academic calendar.
“It’s safe to say, as a nation, we’re in uncharted waters,” Frailey said. “While this is not solely a Nacogdoches problem, or even a Texas problem, how we move forward from here requires a communal effort. I know this continues to be a challenge for many families; we don’t make these decisions lightly. Please be sure that every decision made by NISD is guided by an overriding concern for the safety of students, staff and extended district family.”
Families are encouraged to follow the district's social media pages and check their e-mails for updates from the district.
