The report on the local TV news specified that it was due to flu-like illness.
Etowah City Schools closed Friday due to illness
"Following an outbreak of illness, Etowah City Schools will be closed on Friday, December 7.
Dr. Mike Frazier said that nearly a quarter of students were out sick yesterday and today, along with nearly half of the faculty.
According to Frazier, 23 percent of students were out sick on Wednesday, while 22 percent were out sick today (Thursday).
No decision has been made yet about whether schools will reopen on Monday."
Etowah City Schools closed Friday due to illness
"Following an outbreak of illness, Etowah City Schools will be closed on Friday, December 7.
Dr. Mike Frazier said that nearly a quarter of students were out sick yesterday and today, along with nearly half of the faculty.
According to Frazier, 23 percent of students were out sick on Wednesday, while 22 percent were out sick today (Thursday).
No decision has been made yet about whether schools will reopen on Monday."