09-05-2025
Orange Beach Middle and High School to have virtual classes Friday because of illness
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Orange Beach Middle and High School will have virtual classes Friday after several students and teachers got sick Thursday.
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An Orange Beach City Schools Facebook post said a staffing shortage was caused by what was 'believed to be related to an illness.'
Superintendent Randy Wilkes told News 5 that 30 students and staff were out on Thursday from a virus they believed came from food brought into the school.
'As the safety and well-being of students and staff remain the top priority, Orange Beach City Schools has contacted the appropriate health authorities, and the situation is currently under review,' the post said.
According to the post, students scheduled to take Advanced Placement tests in Economics and U.S. History will report to campus as scheduled. All other OBMHS students are to check their Google Classroom tonight for their assignments, and staff will work from home unless told otherwise by their immediate supervisor.
Wilkes said the school will be put through a deep clean before students return on Monday.
No illnesses of this kind were reported at Orange Beach Elementary School, so those students and staff should report to school as usual.
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The Fine Arts Night that was scheduled for Thursday night has been postponed, and a new date will be announced as soon as possible, the post said.
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