Des Moines School Closed Due to Absences

(Photo Courtesy: Diocese of Des Moines) St. Joseph School in Des Moines closed on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. School officials say a high number of absences, many from the flu forced them to remain closed until next week.

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By Nick Weig

Story Created: Oct 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM CST

Story Updated: Oct 14, 2009 at 1:13 PM CST

DES MOINES - A Catholic School is closed this week because of the flu. St. Joseph School will remain closed until Monday. School leaders say nearly a third of students were out sick Tuesday, many with the flu. The school's superintendent says a high number of teachers and staff were also out sick, forcing them to shut down until next week.

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