Beatrice Public Schools to close Thursday, Friday

Beatrice Public Schools will be closed this Thursday and Friday as the rise in COVID-19 cases and other illnesses has caused a number of staffing issues for the school.

January 18, 2022Updated: January 18, 2022

By News Channel Nebraska

Beatrice Public Schools to close Thursday, Friday

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