BLOUNTVILLE â Why are Sullivan County Schools closed to in-person learning, at least through the Christmas holiday, while students still are allowed in the schools for athletic events, concerts and plays?
The head of the school system says extensive protocols and precautions are taken for the non-academic events in schools that are otherwise shut down for students.
Alicia D. Flanary, a nurse practitioner and mother of two daughters at Holston Elementary School, asked the question at a recent Board of Education meeting about the school system allowing extracurricular activities such as sports and concerts during the virtual learning time.
Virtual learning continues in Sullivan County schools through half a day on Friday, Dec. 18. School resumes in early January, but it is unknown if it will be in-person then.