The Fort Payne City school system is extending its masking guidelines. School leaders hope the decision will help protect students and staff.
After talking to local health officials and seeing COVID-19 cases increase throughout the community, Fort Payne City School leaders have decided to extend face coverings inside the classroom and buildings until October 1.
The policy was originally set to expire on Friday.
Albertville City School leaders will also be extending mandatory mask policies for at least another two weeks.