Fairbury School Superintendent Addresses Governor's Precautionary Health Measure

Stephen Grizzle, Superintendent of Fairbury Public Schools sent out a message to Fairbury's parents early Thursday morning addressing the school's situation after Governor Ricketts made the declaration that schools must remain closed to regular operations and continue their alternate learning methods until the end of this school year.   Officially, Jefferson county is not one of the counties under the Direct Health Measures declaration that 56 Nebraska counties are under.

Grizzle said that the declaration is a "precautionary public health measure"  He assured parents that health and school officials are monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Southeast Nebraska closely and will continue the district’s plan for learning for this school year. 

On Friday morning Superintendent Grizzle and other staff will meet with the senior class and develop creative strategies to give them the sendoff and celebration they deserve.

The community of Fairbury is also planning to hold a "Scoop the Loop Cruise Night"  Saturday night at 7 around the town of Fairbury.   Citizens are invited to drive around, honk, and wave, as a way of honoring the class of 2020 and maintain social distancing.  The Bonham Theatre will also have drive up to-go popcorn available as well.