According to the Montgomery County Health Department, a student at Eisenhower Elementary School in Independence has tested positive for COVID-19.

Areas that the student has used over the past several days will be closed off to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. All students and staff that were identified as close contacts have been notified. They will not be allowed to return to school until the Montgomery County Health Department deems it safe.

If you have any questions, you can contact Superintendent Rusty Arnold at 620-496-4706.