Author Topic: 2025/2026 US School Illness Tracking Thread (Read 32018 times)

Data Report · « **Reply #60 on:** January 15, 2026, 09:33:00 pm »

North Dakota: Turtle Mountain Elementary cancels classes due to insect infestation, increase in illness.

Source of information.

1. KFYR TV.

Turtle Mountain Elementary cancels classes due to insect infestation, increase in illness

Classes are canceled for the Turtle Mountain Elementary School on Friday due to an insect infestation within the building and an increase in illness.

https://www.kfyrtv.com · kfyrtv.com

Data Report · « **Reply #61 on:** January 15, 2026, 09:59:53 pm »

Central Iowa school district closes daycare due to illness.

Source of information.

1. We Are Iowa.

Iowa school district closes daycare due to widespread illness

So far this flu season, more than 15 million cases of the illness have been reported, according to recent data from the CDC.

weareiowa.com

Data Report · « **Reply #62 on:** January 15, 2026, 10:03:13 pm »

Nebraska: Cambridge Public School to close Friday, Monday due to widespread illness.

Source of information

1. Central Nebraska Today.

Cambridge Public School to close Friday, Monday due to widespread illness

CAMBRIDGE - Cambridge Public School announced that it will be closed for two days due to widespread illness th...

Central Nebraska Today · centralnebraskatoday.com

Data Report · « **Reply #63 on:** January 18, 2026, 09:45:59 am »

Arkansas: Lamar School District: One confirmed case of whooping cough.

Source of information.

1. 5 News Online.

Lamar School District: One confirmed case of whooping cough

LSD says it worked with the Arkansas Department of Health to complete contact tracing and has begun notifying families of students identified as close contacts.

5newsonline.com

Data Report · « **Reply #64 on:** January 19, 2026, 04:25:56 am »

Connecticut: Webster Hill Elementary in West Hartford was closed Friday due to a norovirus outbreak.

Source of information.

1. FOX 61.

Norovirus outbreak closes Connecticut elementary school, highlights winter risks

Webster Hill Elementary in West Hartford was closed Friday due to a norovirus outbreak, highlighting how the virus rapidly spreads in close settings.

fox61.com

Data Report · « **Reply #65 on:** January 22, 2026, 12:12:42 am »

Kentucky: Multiple school districts cancel classes for remainder of week due to illness.

Source of information.

1. Lex 18.

Multiple school districts cancel classes for remainder of week due to illness

Students at Montgomery County Schools and Frankfort Independent Schools will spend Thursday and Friday at home and will learn via NTI days.

LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY (WLEX) · lex18.com

Data Report · « **Reply #66 on:** January 22, 2026, 07:17:42 am »

Misourri: Due to Illness Winona is out of School the Remainder of this Week.

Source of information.

1. Ozark Radio News.

Due to Illness Winona is out of School the Remainder of this Week - Ozark Radio News

From the Winona School Social Media: Winona School will be closed for the next 3 days due to illness. This will be AMI days 1-3. These packets were sent home with all students in the beginning of D...

Ozark Radio News · ozarkradionews.com

Data Report · « **Reply #67 on:** January 22, 2026, 07:04:29 pm »

Idaho: Staff illnesses force temporary closure of Hazel Stuart Elementary.

Source of information.

1. Local News 8.

Staff illnesses force temporary closure of Hazel Stuart Elementary - Local News 8

As a result of a significant number of staff absences due to illnesses and other unavoidable circumstances, Hazel Stuart Elementary has been closed today, Thursday, January 22. Superintendent Doug ...

Local News 8 · localnews8.com

Data Report · « **Reply #68 on:** January 29, 2026, 11:43:52 am »

Oregon: Illnesses disrupt classes for multiple Portland area schools.

Source of information.

1. KPTV.

Illnesses disrupt classes for 2 Portland area school districts

Two Portland area school districts have canceled classes due to the high number of students out sick.

https://www.kptv.com · kptv.com

Data Report · « **Reply #69 on:** February 01, 2026, 11:52:57 pm »

This was from late last week, but I just now noticed it.
Maine school district cancels classes because too many bus drivers are sick.

Source of information.

1. Bangor Daily News.

Maine school district cancels classes because too many bus drivers are sick

There were too few bus drivers to cover routes and allow RSU 13's school to hold classes.

Bangor Daily News · bangordailynews.com

Data Report · « **Reply #70 on:** February 03, 2026, 07:18:53 am »

Illness forces another Kansas school district to cancel classes.

Source of information.

1. KWCH.

Illness forces another Kansas school district to cancel classes

Another school district is canceling classes for the next couple of days due to illness.

https://www.kwch.com · kwch.com

Data Report · « **Reply #71 on:** February 03, 2026, 08:47:36 pm »

Officials warn of tuberculosis outbreak at California high school.

Source of information.

1. KTLA.

https://ktla.com/news/california/in-person-classes-suspended-amid-tuberculosis-outbreak-at-california-school/

Data Report · « **Reply #72 on:** February 03, 2026, 09:19:58 pm »

New Mexico: Clayton Municipal Schools move to remote class due to illnesses.

Source of information.

1. KOAT.

Clayton Municipal Schools move to remote class due to illnesses

The school district said the two-day closure will allow for deep cleaning of its facilities.

KOAT · koat.com

Data Report · « **Reply #73 on:** February 04, 2026, 04:36:29 am »

Iowa: Widespread Illness Closes IC School in Charles City for Tuesday (02.03), Open House Postponed.

Source of information.

1. 951 The Bull.

Widespread Illness Closes IC School in Charles City for Tuesday (02.03), Open House Postponed - 95.1 The Bull

A rash of illness has forced Immaculate Conception School in Charles City to call off classes for Tu

95.1 The Bull · 951thebull.com

Data Report · « **Reply #74 on:** February 04, 2026, 04:44:02 am »

Iowa high school postpones basketball games due to illness.

Source of information.

1. KCCI.

Illness forces Iowa high school to delay basketball games

Illnesses have forced a western Iowa school district to postpone multiple girls and boys basketball games this week.

KCCI · kcci.com

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