Fewer absences after extended weekend for Blount Co. schools
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MARYVILLE (AP) -- Keeping students home has apparently broken the cycle of illness at Alcoa City Schools and is improving attendance at the Blount County schools.

Alcoa City Schools reported 93 percent attendance on Tuesday, the first day of classes since last Wednesday.
In the county system, William Blount High School reported 230 absences Tuesday, an improvement from nearly 450 who were out last week.
Blount County Director of Schools Rob Britt said attendance improved at the three schools most affected by absences last week.
Britt said it appeared the system was "on the way to recovery."
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