Ambridge Area School District postpones athletic and extra-curricular activities

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Ambridge, Pa.) According to sources, one Ambridge band member, and 2 members of the Ambridge Girls Soccer team tested positive for COVID-19 .

Dr. Joseph Pasquerilla , Ambridge Superintendent of Schools said in a press release that the district is continuing to work with families as they receive guidance on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The PA DOH has been working with the district as they prepare the safest way to implement their athletic and extra-curricular programs until the school board has an opportunity to thoroughly examine the issue of COVID-19 exposure/spread through athletic and extra-curricular programs. The board convenes on Tuesday, August 12 to discuss the topic at its work session..

Dr. Pasquerilla said in the release that the health, safety, and welfare of the students, and staff and community is of the utmost importance to the district. The district will continue to provide updates as they move forward.