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Newport Schools Implement Non-Traditional Days Amid Virus Surge

2/4/2025

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Newport Independent Schools in Kentucky are taking proactive measures by introducing non-traditional instruction days on February 4 and 5, as flu and stomach virus cases surge. With attendance dwindling and neighboring districts facing similar challenges, the district is committed to safeguarding the health of its students and staff during this widespread outbreak.

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Newport Independent Schools in Kentucky are taking proactive measures by introducing non-traditional instruction days on February 4 and 5, as flu and stomach virus cases surge. With attendance dwindling and neighboring districts facing similar challenges, the district is committed to safeguarding the health of its students and staff during this widespread outbreak.