Jefferson County Schools Closed January 27 & 28, 2020 Due to Widespread Sickness

In a statement from Jefferson County TN Schools Director, Shane Johnston – Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 27, 2020 and Tuesday, January 28, 2020 due to the widespread sickness being experienced throughout the schools in the county.

The multiple illnesses have created a considerably higher than normal absentee percentage at multiple schools. Several schools experienced a double-digit absentee percentage this week and one school’s absentee percentage was in excess of 25%.