Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday the statewide cancellation of in-person classes for all K-12 schools.The state has seen the number of positive COVID-19 cases climb to 3,539 with 77 deaths.Most districts across the state have already called off in-person classes.Last month, Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven said that students would not be required to take statewide tests this spring, nor would schools be required to make up for missed days."We are ordering all Missouri public and charter schools to remain closed through the remainder of the academic year with the exceptions of nutrition and child care services that are outlined in our recent health order," Parson said. "This recommendation was made by working together with the Missouri Department of Education and several school superintendents from across the state -- urban & rural districts. Schools should continue remote learning for their students until the end date previously set on their academic calendars."

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Thursday the statewide cancellation of in-person classes for all K-12 schools.

The state has seen the number of positive COVID-19 cases climb to 3,539 with 77 deaths.


Most districts across the state have already called off in-person classes.

Last month, Missouri Education Commissioner Margie Vandeven said that students would not be required to take statewide tests this spring, nor would schools be required to make up for missed days.

"We are ordering all Missouri public and charter schools to remain closed through the remainder of the academic year with the exceptions of nutrition and child care services that are outlined in our recent health order," Parson said.



"This recommendation was made by working together with the Missouri Department of Education and several school superintendents from across the state -- urban & rural districts. Schools should continue remote learning for their students until the end date previously set on their academic calendars."