KANE — The Kane Area School District was notified Friday that both a student and staff member at Kane Area High School have tested positive for COVID-19.

In a letter to families, district Superintendent Brock Benson said that the district has identified and notified all families whose students have had close contact with the individuals who tested positive.

“The individuals, and anyone who had close contact with them, will not return to the building until the required isolation/quarantine is over,” he added. “If you have not been directly contacted by the school district, then your child has not been identified as a close contact.”

In accordance with the requirements outlined in the attestation agreement with the Department of Health and Department of Education, the high school will transition to remote learning from Monday until Wednesday, with in-person instruction slated to resume Thursday. In the letter, Benson emphasized that the transition only applies to the high school; both the elementary and middle school will remain open.

High school parents or students may pick up meals from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Monday at the high school cafeteria doors. Breakfast and lunch for all three days will also be distributed at this time.

Benson added that Jan. 11th is a 2-hour delay for professional development, thus students will start two hours later for both online and in-person instruction. Additionally, he encouraged parents to watch for the primary symptoms of COVID-19, including shortness of breath, coughing and fever or chills.

“Other symptoms include congestion, sore throat, diarrhea, abdominal pain, body aches and loss of taste or smell,” said Benson. “If you or your child begins to experience symptoms, please consult a healthcare provider and notify the school office.”