Author Topic: 2025/2026 US School Illness Tracking Thread (Read 32008 times)

Data Report · « **Reply #45 on:** December 15, 2025, 10:31:42 pm »

Kansas school district entering winter break early due to spread of illness

Source of information.

1. KWCH

Kansas school district entering winter break early due to spread of illness

The district was scheduled to start winter break on Dec. 19. The date has moved up due to the spread of illness throughout staff and students.

https://www.kwch.com · kwch.com

Data Report · « **Reply #46 on:** December 18, 2025, 06:31:56 am »

North Carolina: Pamlico County schools go remote due to illness surge.

Source of information.

1. WNCT.

https://www.wnct.com/news/pamlico-county-schools-go-remote-due-to-illness-surge/

Steve · « **Reply #47 on:** January 05, 2026, 03:05:35 pm »

SUMMARY - A chickenpox outbreak has been declared at Fairview Elementary School, located in Buncombe county, North Carolina. As of January 2nd, there were 86 reported cases of chickenpox countywide, and school-aged children accounted for 66 of those reported cases.

LINK -

Chickenpox outbreak confirmed at Fairview Elementary - Asheville's 828 News NOW

Buncombe County health officials also monitoring an increase in flu and other communicable illnesses

Asheville's 828 News NOW - Local News, Weather & Events in Asheville, NC · 828newsnow.com

Data Report · « **Reply #48 on:** January 06, 2026, 07:28:55 pm »

North Carolina: Health officials investigate tuberculosis case at D.H. Conley High School.

Source of information.

1. WCTI 12.

Pitt County confirms TB case at D.H. Conley High amid rising flu in North Carolina

Pitt County Schools announced a tuberculosis case involving an individual at D.H. Conley High School in Greenville.This announcement comes in addition to the No

WCTI · wcti12.com

Data Report · « **Reply #49 on:** January 11, 2026, 12:21:51 am »

Have already posted this in the US measles tracking thread, however it also belongs here as it does involve a school.

Utah: The Summit County Health Department confirmed Saturday that the first measles case came from an unvaccinated student attending South Summit Elementary.

Source of information.

1. Fox 13.

South Summit School District prepares for Monday after measles case at elementary school

The Summit County Health Department confirmed Saturday that the first measles case came from an unvaccinated student attending South Summit Elementary.

FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU) · fox13now.com

Data Report · « **Reply #50 on:** January 13, 2026, 09:40:16 pm »

Kentucky: Caverna Independent Schools to use NTI days this week due to illness.

Source of information.

1. WNKY.

Caverna Independent Schools to use NTI days this week due to illness - WNKY News 40 Television

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Due to illness, Caverna Independent Schools says it will be implementing non-traditional instruction for the next three days. These include Wednesday, Jan. 14, Thursday, Jan. 15...

WNKY News 40 Television · wnky.com

Data Report · « **Reply #51 on:** January 14, 2026, 12:57:12 am »

West Virginia: Flu outbreak prompts closure of Magnolia High School for two days.

Source of information.

1. WTOV9

Flu outbreak prompts closure of Magnolia High School for two days

Magnolia High School will be closed the next two days due to a flu outbreak among students and staff.Wetzel County School officials told NEWS9 that 142 students

WTOV · wtov9.com

Data Report · « **Reply #52 on:** January 15, 2026, 03:25:27 am »

Kentucky: Robertson County Schools switches to NTI days due to illness outbreak.

Source of information.

1. WKYT.

Robertson County Schools switches to NTI days due to illness outbreak

https://www.wkyt.com · wkyt.com

Data Report · « **Reply #53 on:** January 15, 2026, 03:28:30 am »

Tennessee: Perry County Schools closing due to illness.

Source of information.

1. WKRN

https://www.wkrn.com/video/perry-county-schools-closing-due-to-illness/11429072/

Data Report · « **Reply #54 on:** January 15, 2026, 03:42:13 am »

Kansas school district dismisses classes for rest of week due to illness as flu cases rise.

Source of information.

1. KAKE.

https://www.kake.com/home/kansas-school-district-dismisses-classes-for-rest-of-week-due-to-illness-as-flu-cases/article_119f1bc4-2802-4eba-a505-da3d7b95487d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share

Data Report · « **Reply #55 on:** January 15, 2026, 09:57:25 am »

Kentucky: Trimble County Schools closed through Jan. 16 due to widespread illness.

Source of information.

1. WDRB.

Trimble County Schools closed through Jan. 16 due to widespread illness

The district said the days will be made up at the end of the school year.

WDRB · wdrb.com

Data Report · « **Reply #56 on:** January 15, 2026, 10:04:04 am »

Oklahoma: Augustine Christian Academy closing Thursday and Friday due to illness.

Source of information.

1. News On 6.

Augustine Christian Academy closing Thursday and Friday due to illness

Classes are canceled at Augustine Christian Academy on Thurs., Jan. 15, and Fri., Jan. 16, due to "a significant level of school-wide illness."

newson6.com

Data Report · « **Reply #57 on:** January 15, 2026, 10:07:45 am »

Missouri: Marion County R-II moves to alternative learning after excessive illness.

Source of information.

1. WGEM.

Marion County R-II moves to alternative learning after excessive illness

The Marion County R-II district reported on Wednesday that classes for Thursday and Friday will be moved to online as absenteeism increases due to illness.

https://www.wgem.com · wgem.com

Data Report · « **Reply #58 on:** January 15, 2026, 10:12:00 am »

Another one for Missouri, Couch School to Dismiss the Remainder of the Week Due to Illness.

Source of information.

1. Ozark Radio News.

Couch School to Dismiss the Remainder of the Week Due to Illness - Ozark Radio News

From the Couch School District Social Media Page: Due to illness, school will not be in session for the next two days, Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th. These days will be used as AM...

Ozark Radio News · ozarkradionews.com

Data Report · « **Reply #59 on:** January 15, 2026, 10:15:13 am »

Texas: 'Increased flu and illness': Bartlett ISD closes campuses Thursday and Friday.

Source of information.

1. KXXV.

'Increased flu and illness': Bartlett ISD closes campuses Thursday and Friday

Bartlett ISD says it will use January 15 and 16 to deep clean schools and allow students to recover from illnesses.

25 News KXXV and KRHD · kxxv.com

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