Williamsburg, in Whitley County, has an independent school district. That’s not uncommon in Kentucky. What is unusual is that their 850 students, from preschool to high school, all attend classes in one building – making it easier to spread COVID, the flu and strep throat. Superintendent Tabetha Housekeeper said it’s not just students suffering from that trio of illnesses.
“We have had, I would say an average of about 10 teachers out per day for the last three weeks. I've been watching our student attendance. And last week, we were just on a steady decline.
