Independence Public Schools was notified by the Montgomery County Health Department that a staff member and two students at Independence High School, a staff member and a student at Independence Middle School, a staff member at Eisenhower Elementary, and a staff member at Riley Early Learning Center have all tested positive for COVID-19.
All areas that those students and staff members have used over the past several days are closed off to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Those who were identified as close contacts and those that tested positive will not be allowed to return to school until the health department deems it safe.
If you have any questions, you can contact Superintendent Rusty Arnold at 620-496-4706.