The Lamesa school district has extended spring break for students through March 27 and will then implement distant learning that will keep students out of the classrooms through at least April 10. The modifications to the school schedule — as a result of the current COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak were approved by the school board in an emergency meeting on Thursday. “We do not make this decision lightly,” Superintendent Jim Knight said in a statement sent out after the meeting. “We fully realize it presents significant difficulties to working parents. However, we are hopeful that these measures will better ensure the long-term health ...