The Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) announced today (March 8) that there has been a positive COVID-19 case found at Sexsmith Secondary School (SSS).

The person was last at school on Wednesday, March 3. All SSS families and staff received the information today. Close contacts will need to isolate until Thursday, March 18. 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. Anyone who is not a close contact will still be able to come back to school on Tuesday, March 9.

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