School Forced To Switch To Virtual Learning

As Lawrence County High School students began their two weeks of working remotely due to quarantine measures, the school faces staffing issues with who can work.

Lawrence county high school students began their week working remotely today.

Due to coronavirus -- they'll stay that way for the next 2 weeks.

Waay-31s alexis scott learned what this means for students as they continue to go through the school year.

The lawrence county superintendent told me there's a number of people in the county high school in quarantine and its causing staffing issues with the amount of teachers available to work.

Now... everyone will be learning virtually until everyone is cleared to come back.

Gary woodlee, parent "i kind of expected it.

I think they've done a good job as far as keeping the school open.

It's just one of those situations that we've never been in before and it's new to all of us and we're doing the best we can with it," garly woodlee told me he knew at some point lawrence county high school would have to close due to coronavirus ... but is happy the district is quick to shut school down to take the necessary precautions to keep everyone safe... even those who weren't in contact with someone with or exposed to coronavirus.

And school may be virtual, but athletics is not.

On monday afternon, the basketball team still had practice... woodlee says he and his son are thankful for that.

Gary woodlee, parent "they enjoy it and it gets them out of the house.

I mean they're staying cooped up in the house too much as it is, so the more they can get out the better we all are," lawrence county superintendent.

Dr. jon bret smith told me everyone is required to wear a mask in the school and they social distance where possible.

He said the decision to close school to in-person learning helps keep the number of coronavirus infections low.

And woodlee believes it's what's best.

Gary woodlee, parent "just all got to stick together in this thing and do our best to stay safe.

I believe the masks are very important, distancing i believe is very important and just stick together.

That's the main thing.

Stick together, work together," already shot superintendent smith told me they're actively searching for more substitute teachers and will monitor the situation..

But is expecting the high school to return to in-person learning on november 6th.

Reporting in moulton, alexis scott, waay-31 news we asked smith for the exact numbers of students and staff members with coronavirus and how many are in quarantine but haven't heard back.

We'll let