The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced on Sunday (March 14) that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found at Penson School.

The person was last at school on Wednesday, March 10. All Penson families and staff received the information yesterday after school administration was notified.

The identified close contacts must isolate at home until:

  • Wednesday, March 24, for those identified as being in close contact with the case on Tuesday, March 9.
  • Thursday, March 25, for those identified as being in close contact with the case on Wednesday, March 10.

At home learning is available to isolating students.

The school is still open for in-person learning, and necessary measures are being taken to prevent spread to staff and students. Disinfection of the school has taken place.

To respect their privacy, the person’s name won’t be released.