Centerville Schools continues mask requirement through first of the year

CENTERVILLE — The Centerville School district announced that it will continue to require all staff and students to wear masks through the first of the year.

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The district said it reviewed current health and safety protocols during a Board of Education meeting this week.

“Our schools have seen an increase in positive cases in the two weeks since Thanksgiving Break, and we expect another uptick in cases following our upcoming holiday break,” Superintendent Dr. Tom Henderson said in a statement to families Tuesday.

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In order to move forward with in-person learning the mandate will stay in place for people inside school facilities until at least Jan. 18.