Madrid-Waddington Elementary School moved to remote learning this week, and Lisbon Central School extended their fully distanced learning.

“We have been informed that we have two new confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among our student population at the elementary level,” said Madrid-Waddington Central School’s Facebook page on Wednesday.

“Based on this information we will be moving all UPK - 5th grade students to fully remote instruction for both Thursday and Friday. This will give us time to conduct thorough contact tracing and determine how quickly we can bring elementary students back for in-person instruction. All 6-12 students will still be able to attend in-person.”

Lisbon Central School extended their fully remote instruction this week through Wednesday, Jan. 20, according to their Facebook page.

“Special programs and BOCES Northwest Tech will continue to attend their in-person classes. No students will be allowed in the building. All instruction will be provided remotely by teachers. In-person instruction for all UPK-Grade 6 students and Hybrid Gold Days students will resume Thursday, Jan. 21.”

Originally, Lisbon school officials had hoped to reopen Thursday, Jan. 14 after a student and a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.