Several area school districts are dealing with cases of COVID-19, with varied approaches to educational models going forward.

Otto-Eldred School District has a confirmed case of COVID-19, but in-person instruction will continue.

According to a letter from the Otto-Eldred School District, distributed Tuesday, Superintendent Matthew Splain notified families that a student at the high school had a confirmed case of COVID-19. Those who had been in close contact with the student were notified, and a quarantine period was initiated.

Splain said cleaning and disinfection of the “exposed location” has been completed, and the individual is self-isolating at home. Due to a rapid response to the notification, in-person instruction for students in the district can continue.

On Nov. 12, the district had been notified of a probable case of COVID-19 in a staff member at the high school.

Meanwhile, Coudersport Area School District was informed of a probable case of COVID-19 in the elementary school.

In Coudersport, the district released a letter to families notifying them that a case of COVID-19 has been determined probable by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. While this individual did not test positive for coronavirus, the health department determined they were likely infected. With this in mind, district officials will be reaching out to anyone considered to be in close contact with the individual and having them quarantine for 14 days.

The St. Marys Area School District announced Tuesday that they will transition to remote learning, effective today, at all buildings. This will remain in effect until Nov. 24. The change is a response to increased quarantines for staff and students and continued high levels of community spread of the coronavirus.

Elk County Catholic schools will continue with in-person instruction. For students who use the St. Marys Area School District transportation, a modified schedule will be created to provide those students transport to school.