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PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Serra Catholic High School recently had two of its students test positive for COVID-19.
Now through the guidance and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pennsylvania Department of Health, Allegheny Health Department, and Diocese of Pittsburgh, Serra Catholic High will be moving its classes online.
Consequently, the school building will be closed through September 14.
And sports programs have been suspended through the weekend, as well.
Those students that tested positive are now following appropriate protocol and are in quarantine.
Both cases were asymptomatic.
Those who might have been in close contact with the students have been notified.
The families of the students have also been notified of the school’s closure.
“This is a challenging time for all involved. While Serra Catholic has made extraordinary efforts to fully screen each person entering the building, maintain social distancing standards, carefully monitor mask-wearing and conduct regular cleaning and disinfecting practices, this virus poses extreme difficulties. Fortunately, the school has in place a solid virtual learning environment where our curriculum can be fully implemented, even in times when we have to be closed to ensure the safety of everyone in our school,” said Tim Chirdon, Serra Catholic High School Principal.
“As a school community, we have been exceeding the standard practices established by the various health organizations in order to keep all students safe. It remains our goal to have the school in full operation as soon as it is completely safe to do so,” Chirdon continued.
“I am very proud of our school administrators as they navigate the challenges of the pandemic. I am grateful for the tremendous energy they have put forth to open our schools and their steadfast dedication to keeping our students safe. With the support of our strong Catholic school communities, we will continue to do our very best to keep our students healthy, safe, and learning,” said Michelle Peduto, Director of Catholic Schools.
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