Des Moines, Iowa – Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced last week that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue to offer e-learning to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. This decision also includes the cancellation of spring sports activities.

 “While I would like nothing more than to open up our schools and classrooms in May, we have to prioritize the health and safety of Iowans,” Reynolds said. “With our students at home, we must rely on continuous learning plans that are in place and prepare school districts for ‘Return to Learn’ in the fall.”

– Iowa Governor’s Office