(KAIR)--A private, Atchison school is extending its spring break by two days due to COVID-19.

In an email addressed to parents, Saint Benedict Catholic School announced Friday that classes for Monday and Tuesday have been canceled.

In the email, school Principal Helen Schwinn said that while the Kansas State Department of Education recommends that schools remain in operation despite the virus threat, teachers and staff must remain current on information regarding the situation. Because of that, Monday and Tuesday will be used as staff development days at SBCS for training and planning related to the coronavirus situation.