Citing staff illness, West Fargo Freedom Elementary closed Tuesday

West Fargo's Freedom Elementary to close Tuesday due to staff illness

The school is experiencing a high number of staff and student absences due to illness, officials said.

Citing staff illness, West Fargo Freedom Elementary closed Tuesday

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Illnesses within staff is forcing the closure of a West Fargo elementary school Tuesday. In a communication to Freedom Elementary parents, guardians and staff, principal Kimmy Milligan said the school will be closed Tuesday as the administration ‘do not have sufficient staff available to provide a safe and appropriate learning environment’ for students. Additionally, Milligan said a ‘high number of students’ are out ill. “Whil…