Caruthersville School District announces AMI day due to increased illness

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (KBSI) — The Caruthersville School District will hold an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) day Friday, Nov. 13, due to an increase in illness among students and staff.

According to a district announcement, Friday will be designated AMI Day 1, and students will be required to complete assigned coursework at home.

All assignments must be completed and ready to turn in when students return to school Tuesday, Nov. 17.

District officials said students who fail to complete and submit their assignments when classes resume will be counted absent for the AMI day.

Students who are already home sick can make arrangements with their building administrator to pick up their assignments.

The district did not specify what illnesses are affecting students and staff.