8th graders required to move to distance learning

What Oconee schools call a small cluster of COVID cases will require the 8th grade at Seneca Middle School to move from face-to-face learning to distance learning for 14 days starting tomorrow.  Unless under quarantine for another reason, they are to return to face-to-face Tuesday, September 29.  According to the school district, meantime no Seneca 8th graders are allowed in the building.  This decision was made in consultation with DHEC, local medical personnel, the district nursing supervisor, and the middle school administration.  The announcement concludes with this:  “We strongly encourage families to practice the following guidelines:  “Students should STAY HOME” and “NOT CONGREGATE IN GROUPS” for any reason; Students will not be allowed to attend any school-sponsored events, including sports; (and) Students should be closely monitored for symptoms for COVID-19. Please contact the school nurse with any new signs or symptoms or positive test result for COVID-19.