As a wave of illness sweeps through the local educational institutions, three schools have been forced to shut their doors today. Calvary Christian School in Taylor Mill, Middletown Christian Schools, and Union Day Therapeutic School have each succumbed to the rising absentee rates prompted by a combination of cold and flu cases. Union Day Therapeutic School has assured that classes are expected to resume on Monday quickly, FOX19 reported.

The closure at Middletown affects a broad demographic, halting education for children in grades K-12, yet notwithstanding these disruptions, evening activities will carry on as scheduled. In a statement obtained by Local12, school officials stated that "Sunday's Open House" will also proceed as planned.

An outbreak of illnesses has not spared the Ohio Valley School District in Adams County; Superintendent Dawn Wallace disclosed a significant spike in absences, reaching a peak of 20% across the district's seven schools. Despite this challenge, Wallace's team has opted to keep their institutions operational. They continue collaborating with the Adams County Health Department, working tirelessly to address and mitigate the spread of sickness among their 3,500 students, as detailed in an interview with WLWT.

Pertaining to Calvary Christian School in Taylor Mill, the decision to close was made following the trend of too many being reported sick. The health of students and staff is at the forefront of school officials' concerns, prompting this preventive closure. As the cold and flu season continues to manifest its viral grasp on the community, these educational institutions are taking necessary albeit inconvenient steps to safeguard the well-being of their populations. Each school monitors the situation closely, intent on resuming normal operations as soon the public health conditions permit.