BARAGA, MI-- Baraga Area Schools are closed Monday, September 21 because someone has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a Facebook post Superintendent Richard Sarau says the school is working closely with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department to identify exposures and prevent further cases. The school felt it was in the best interests and safety of the staff, students, and community to close the building to students in order to allow for thorough contact tracing.
Jeffers High School in Painesdale was closed last week because of a confirmed positive coronavirus test in a staff member. A lack of substitute teachers prompted the closure.
A staff member at Superior Hills Elementary School in Marquette also tested positive last week. A number of students and other staff were identified as close contacts.
In-person instruction will resume on September 30.
