Friday, May 1, 2009
Wilson Middle School in Plano closed due to swine flu
The Collin County Health & Human Services Department confirmed Thursday afternoon that a Wilson Middle School student has tested positive for the swine flu virus. This is the only confirmed case in the Plano Independent School District.
In order to limit the transmission of the swine flu virus and for the protection of students and staff, Wilson Middle School will be closed beginning Friday, May 1, and will reopen on Monday, May 11.
Plano ISD officials are working closely with Collin County Health officials to monitor any illnesses that are reported in our schools. The district is asking parents to keep children at home that are not feeling well. If symptoms are flu-like in nature (fever, achiness, coughing, diarrhea or sore throat), they should see their physician immediately for a flu test and report the findings to their school nurse.
In light of recent events related to the swine flu, Plano ISD is altering plans for some student activities.
The district is complying with the University Interscholastic League revised competition schedule suspending all competitions until May 11.
As of May 1, Plano ISD is suspending all overnight student travel and field trips that occur both inside and outside of the district. These activities will resume on May 11, unless otherwise advised. School activities such as concerts, banquets and PTA events that involve only that school’s students and families will continue as usual. Wilson will not conduct school activities while it is closed.
With safety for our students being first and foremost across the district, Plano ISD has increased the frequency of disinfecting “high contact” areas at our schools.
Source: Plano ISD
Collin Gouldin, says:
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All Schools Resume Regular Schedules May 6
May 5, 2009 (4:00 p.m.) -- As of May 5, Collin County and City of Plano health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have determined that school closure is not advised for a suspected case of Influenza A (H1N1) and, in general, is not advised. This new recommendation allows the Plano ISD to reopen its three campuses and resume normal activities. All campuses, including Wilson Middle School, Sigler Elementary School and Barron Early Childhood School will resume their regular schedules on Wednesday, May 6. Additionally, all school activities and field trips, both inside and outside the district, will resume on May 6. This applies to all campuses
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