Eatonville Middle School students go back to remote learning due to COVID-19 outbreak

Students at Eatonville Middle School will return to remote learning for about two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak. 

School officials said classes were canceled Friday because of a number of COVID-19 cases. 

Remote learning will start on Monday for all students and the school plans to reopen in about two weeks. 

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"Your actions will affect how well our community prevents the spread of the virus. Everyone should take these steps: Stay close to home, wear a mask when you leave home, limit your interactions to a small circle of friends and family," said Eatonville School District Superintendent Gary Neal. 

Officials did not say exactly how many students and staff tested positive.

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