Second Kansas school district closes this week due to sickness

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A second Kansas school district is closed Thursday and Friday after a high number of students, staff, and substitutes fell ill.

Centre USD 397 said on Wednesday that over 20% of students are out with flu, stomach bugs and viral infections.

The school district’s superintendent said it reached the point that staffing was not sustainable, as substitutes were also sick or had sick kids…

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