CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Out of an abundance of caution, some area school districts have decided to extend this year's Spring Break in light of concerns of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
As of Thursday evening, school districts that have altered their Spring Break schedules and will remain closed until March 23 include:
- Corpus Christi Independent School District
- West Oso Independent School District
- Flour Bluff Independent School District
- Dr. M.L. Garza-Gonzalez Charter School
- Catholic schools in the Diocese of Corpus Christi
- Gregory-Portland Independent School District
- Aransas County Independent School District
- Ingleside Independent School District
- Port Aransas Independent School District
- Tuloso-Midway Independent School District
- Richard Milburn Academy
- First Baptist Academy
- Sinton Independent School District
- Banquete Independet School District
- The School of Science & Technology
- Taft Independent School District
Classes will resume March 23.
The Cesar E. Chavez Academy is extending Spring Break March 16-17. On Wednesday, March 18, students will be required to log on to the Edgenuity self-paced program to work for four hours each day to be counted present.
The Corpus Christi Independent School District released a letter Thursday afternoon from Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez stating that the district will remain closed the week of March 16 and will evaluate extracurricular activities on a case-by-case basis.
"During the extended break, we will deep-clean all properties and implement additional measures to foster good health," the letter stated.
CCISD is also recommending that students and their families remain in the area during this break to help ensure a safe environment when schools reopen.
Beginning March 14, the CCISD will place regular updates on their website regarding the coronavirus and the precautions they are taking.
The Flour Bluff ISD came to their decision at an emergency meeting of the Board of Trustees Thursday. They have suspended classes and district activities until March 23. That includes all extracurricular activities.
In the meantime, Flour Bluff ISD officials said they have been deep cleaning district facilities and buses.
The Port Aransas Independent School District decided Friday to extend their Spring Break by one week as well.
Gregory-Portland ISD made their announcement Friday afternoon, saying they will be cancelling all school and extracurricular events until Monday, March 23.
Ingleside ISD also made their announcement Friday afternoon. They are extending Spring Break through March 16-20 for students. In the meantime all central office personnel, administrators, maintenance and custodial staff will be required to report to work Monday, March 16, as normal. Teachers and instructional staff are asked to remain in the area and wait for further direction from supervisors.
Ingleside ISD is also asking all students and staff who traveled to China, Iran, specific European counties, or South Korea over Spring Break to follow CDC guidelines and stay home for 14 days after returning from travel.
3News will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
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