Governor announces school buildings will remain closed for the rest of the school year

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Gov. Mike Parson just announced Missouri school buildings will be closed for the rest of the school year during his daily press conference.

Officials say the school year will continue remotely.

State officials say they are working in conjunction with the governor’s office to answer questions, such as problems with internet access across the state, what will happen with summer school, and what will happen with important milestones such as graduations for the class of 2020.

“Challenging times brings out the best in people,” Gov. Parson said, adding he could not say enough about how educators continue to adapt to changing circumstances.

“I want Missourians to know our aggressive efforts to combat COVID-19 are working,” he said, adding, “We must keep up these efforts.”

The Dexter Statesman will have more information about this as it becomes available.

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