Waco Journal
Friday, August 15, 2025
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
No Result
View All Result

Waco High School to close beginning Friday

by Gavin Wright
January 3, 2021
in Education
Waco High School to close beginning Friday

WACO, TX – Waco High School Principal James Stewart sent the following message to families and employees on Thursday:

“Yesterday and today, two more people at our campus have reported testing positive for COVID-19. At this time, we are expecting at least 36 teachers to be out tomorrow, and most of those teachers are quarantining after being in close contact with someone who tested positive for the virus.

“For this reason, all Waco High students will be learning remotely tomorrow (Friday, Dec. 18). Our campus will reopen for in-person instruction after winter break on Jan. 5, 2021.

“Students, who also attend the Greater Waco Advanced Health Care Academy (GWAHCA) or the Greater Waco Advanced Manufacturing Academy (GWAMA), can continue to attend those classes in person but will need to arrange their own transportation to and from GWAHCA and GWAMA. Students without transportation to GWAHCA and GWAMA should attend those classes remotely.

“All of our in-person students have a device that they take home with them each day. If there are any in-person students without internet access at home that do not already have a mobile hotspot, they can check one out by contacting the campus. If you need technical assistance with a student device or a mobile hotspot, you can reach our student help desk between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling 254-284-1072.

“We are continuing to work closely with the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District. All areas of the campus will be deep cleaned and sanitized using hospital-grade disinfectants before the campus reopens for in-person instruction.

“Free COVID-19 testing is available in our community, and I would encourage you to consider taking advantage of it. You can find a list of community testing sites and hours at covidwaco.com. Please note that pre-registration is required.

“Thank you, once again, for helping to make these transitions to remote learning as smooth as possible for our students. As always, if there is something that your student needs to be successful, please let us know.”

Related Posts

1,400 scholarships worth more than $6 million have been awarded since October 2022 through a Texas Department of State Health Services program to fund emergency medical services education
Education

1,400 scholarships worth more than $6 million have been awarded since October 2022 through a Texas Department of State Health Services program to fund emergency medical services education

March 13, 2023

Waco, TX - Officials have announced that the scholarships are intended for those interested in beginning a career or volunteering...

Baylor University extends test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022, 2023
Education

Baylor University extends test-optional admissions policy for fall 2022, 2023

January 9, 2021

WACO, TX – As SAT/ACT testing availability remains challenging for high school students due to COVID-19, Baylor University has announced...

Baylor to require weekly COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff during spring semester
Education

Baylor to require weekly COVID-19 testing for students, faculty and staff during spring semester

January 9, 2021

WACO, TX — Baylor University has announced it will require weekly COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff during...

College application process very different for local seniors
Education

College application process very different for local seniors

January 3, 2021

WACO, TX - For many high school seniors, this time of year is often spent thinking about what they may...

Waco High Has Switched To Remote Learning
Education

Waco High Has Switched To Remote Learning

January 3, 2021

WACO, TX - Waco High-school has transitioned to remote learning! Remote instruction began today, December 18th due to a number...

Another local high school suspends on-campus instruction
Education

Another local high school suspends on-campus instruction

January 3, 2021

WACO, TX - Students at Waco High School will finish the fall semester Friday at home after at least 36...

Elderly woman died after she was dragged back into her home by her famiIy member and repeatedly stabbed after she urged her husband to caII mentaI heaIth services and didn’t allow the man to sIeep there: DA
News

Elderly woman died after she was dragged back into her home by her famiIy member and repeatedly stabbed after she urged her husband to caII mentaI heaIth services and didn’t allow the man to sIeep there: DA

by Nolan Harris
August 14, 2025
0

Ohio - An Ohio man, 41-year-old K. Martimer, was ordered to spend more than four decades behind bars after pleading...

Read moreDetails
Governor Greg Abbott announces $17.3 million grant to SpaceX for expansion of semiconductor R&D facility in Bastrop

Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties, directs Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state resources amid wildfire danger

August 13, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praises Trump’s China trade agreement

Texas to provide free school meals for students eligible for reduced-price program

August 13, 2025
PSC honors trooper with Purple Heart for injuries sustained in line of duty

PSC honors trooper with Purple Heart for injuries sustained in line of duty

August 13, 2025
Woman died while trying to escape through a bathroom window after her spouse grabbed a firearm when she served him with separation documents and opened fire, infIicting fataI injuries: DA

Woman died while trying to escape through a bathroom window after her spouse grabbed a firearm when she served him with separation documents and opened fire, infIicting fataI injuries: DA

August 12, 2025
Elderly woman died after she was dragged back into her home by her famiIy member and repeatedly stabbed after she urged her husband to caII mentaI heaIth services and didn’t allow the man to sIeep there: DA

Elderly woman died after she was dragged back into her home by her famiIy member and repeatedly stabbed after she urged her husband to caII mentaI heaIth services and didn’t allow the man to sIeep there: DA

by Nolan Harris
August 14, 2025
0

Ohio - An Ohio man, 41-year-old K. Martimer, was ordered to spend more than four decades behind bars after pleading...

Governor Greg Abbott announces $17.3 million grant to SpaceX for expansion of semiconductor R&D facility in Bastrop

Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties, directs Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state resources amid wildfire danger

by Nolan Harris
August 13, 2025
0

Texas - Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to growing wildfire threats...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller praises Trump’s China trade agreement

Texas to provide free school meals for students eligible for reduced-price program

by Nolan Harris
August 13, 2025
0

Texas - Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced that students who qualify for reduced-price meals will now receive school breakfasts...

PSC honors trooper with Purple Heart for injuries sustained in line of duty

PSC honors trooper with Purple Heart for injuries sustained in line of duty

by Nolan Harris
August 13, 2025
0

Texas - At the August meeting of the Public Safety Commission, Chairman Stephen P. Mach, Nelda Luce Blair, Dan Hord,...

About Us

A community needs news and Waco Journal is proud to serve 50,000 households each month through our website covering Waco and the other local counties.

Learn more

Recent Stories

  • Elderly woman died after she was dragged back into her home by her famiIy member and repeatedly stabbed after she urged her husband to caII mentaI heaIth services and didn’t allow the man to sIeep there: DA
  • Governor Abbott issues disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties, directs Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state resources amid wildfire danger

Categories

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
Currently Playing

© 2023 Waco Journal

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result