Dear NDB Community Members,

I regret to inform you that we have just learned that a Serra High School student has been in close contact with a relative who has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. As a result, Serra High School will be closing down from Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 for a deep cleaning, with plans to reopen on Thursday, March 12. Please note that the above-mentioned Serra High School student is not registered for any Tri-School courses on the NDB campus. 

However, due to the fact that some NDB students have been attending TriSchool classes on Serra’s campus, and in an abundance of caution, we have determined that the best course of action will be to close NDB on Monday, March 9 through Wednesday, March 11 for a deep cleaning as well. During this period, no one will be allowed inside the school building (i.e. no classes, indoor athletic practices or any other activities). At this time, we expect NDB to open on Thursday, March 12.

During this temporary 3-day closure for deep cleaning, students should continue to check their assignments daily on Schoology, and to complete and submit required work online. We will update you with additional information about online instruction as soon as possible.

Please know that we are proceeding with the facts that we have now to ensure the safety of our school community. We are also consulting with local health officials and the Archdiocese as needed. We ask that you keep all members of the NDB and Serra communities, as well as all those affected by illness, in your prayers.

Sincerely,

Maryann Osmond
Head of School

Linda Kern
Associate Head of School for Curriculum and Instruction