LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A central Nebraska school closed its doors this week after nearly 30% of its student population called out sick.
Shelby-Rising City Public Schools is currently experiencing a significant surge in illness. On Tuesday, the pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade school had 113 students absent, representing 28.75% of the student population.
To prioritize the health of students and staff, Shelby-Rising City Public Schools closed Wednesday and Thursday. The school said that it will use this time to thoroughly disinfect all classrooms, hallways and common areas…