St. Jude's school closed due to illness

St. Jude Thaddeus School is closed until next week due to illness, the principal said this .

afternoon, although it does not appear to be COVID-related.

"It seems to be a variety of illnesses," Principal Katie Kopp said.

Kopp said 40 percent of St. Jude's student body missed school Monday due to illness and 40 percent missed today, with a variety of symptoms like fever and nausea, leading to the decision to close school to next week to let the students recover and get healthy.

"We need students to have a positive educational interaction," Kopp said.

She said the illnesses have not been confirm...