SLATON - Valentine’s Day is a time for being sweet on a loved one – be it a date, children or others needing a bit of joy.
That said, COVID-19 continues to cause health concerns, making that box of chocolates a worry for viruses that could make many sick.
The Slaton Independent School District announced Feb. 2 that this year, no items will be able to be delivered to the schools for Valentine’s Day.
“Out of an abundance of caution, students will not be handing out Valentine cards and we won’t be accepting any deliveries to school,” said district officials in a statement ...