GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — All schools across the state of Wisconsin will be closed starting next Wednesday.
Governor Tony Evers announced the mandated closure Friday. It will begin on Wednesday, March 18, with the anticipated reopening date of Monday, April 6. It will begin Wednesday in order to give districts time to prepare.
The closure applies to all schools, public and private.
“Closing our schools is not a decision I made lightly, but keeping our kids, our educators, our families, and our communities safe is a top priority as we continue our work to respond to and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin,” said Gov. Evers.
State superintendent, Carolyn Stanford Taylor echoed those thoughts in a statement issued Friday.
“Kids and families across Wisconsin often depend on our schools to access food and care,” Gov. Evers continued. “We are going to continue working to do everything we can to ensure kids and families have the resources and support they need while schools are closed.”
