De Queen Elementary School will be closed to on-site instruction through Dec. 4 because of COVID-19 related issues among support personnel, according to De Queen Public School District.
"While we understand that the closure of a school building places an extra burden on our Leopard families, we ask you to continue to provide your patience and support as we navigate this challenging school year," a press release from the district stated. "We will continue to strive to provide our students with the highest quality education while keeping the health of our students, staff, and families our top priority."
Teachers are to report to campus Nov. 30 to get work packets ready for students.
Parents will pick up packets at the school's front doors. They packets are to be completed and returned to school by Monday, Dec. 7, which is the day on-site instruction will resume.
The elementary will be the only school in the district that is closing . All other campuses will be open as normal for on-site instruction.
The front office at De Queen Elementary will be open all week for phone calls at 870-584-4311 to answer questions.
If any parent needs an older sibling who is at another campus to stay home and help with childcare, they can call the Elementary office and request that assistance.
While the building is closed to onsite instruction, the district will conduct a deep cleaning of the elementary campus to prepare for the return of students.