Poplar Postpones Events Due To Spread Of Virus

Because of concerns regarding the spreading of Coronavirus, the Poplar School District has postponed extra-curricular activities until further notice.

Poplar School’s Emergency Operations made the decision on Thursday to have a 10-day pause period of face-to-face instruction until Sept. 29.

“We always want to keep in mind not only our students/ athletes, staff, and community health and safety but also our surrounding communities,” Poplar Athletic Director Coy Week wrote in a letter.

Volleyball action postponed including the Sept. 17 match against Glasgow, Sept. 22 against Sidney, Sept. 25 at Richey-Lambert and Sept. 29 at Frazer. The Indians’ next scheduled match is Oct. 1 against Frazer.

Football games against Shepherd and Colstrip were canceled. Poplar is scheduled to host Red Lodge on Oct. 2.

The Indians will not run at cross-country meets in Glasgow, Frazer and Culbertson. A meet is scheduled in Miles City on Oct. 3.