Juneau Montessori School in Douglas closed after staff member tested positive for COVID-19

Juneau Montessori is a private, tuition-based toddler, preschool and kindergarten program in Douglas. (Photo by Lisa Phu/KTOO)

Juneau Montessori School in Douglas is closed after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

According to an email to parents, all staff are getting tested over the weekend and school officials are recommending that families get tested as well. School officials are also consulting with Juneau’s public health department to figure out what to do next.

The school could be closed for up to two weeks, according to the email.

Rashah McChesney

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