State Health officials say two students, most likely have the virus. But they need confirmations from the centers for disease control in Atlanta. In the meantime, Newberry Academy remains closed and the building is going through disinfection.
"We've been one of the center's of attention for the world, and you never envision anything like that would happen," said Newberry Academy Headmaster Bob Dawkins.
The academy is in the national spotlight after two probable cases of Swine Flu surfaced.
Dawkins says the idea of cross-contamination means the entire school is on a sort of lockdown.
"A couple of my Moms are here with some disinfectants," said Dawkins. "And the directions say it will kill Swine Flu and a lot of other things. And they're wiping down everything."
The volunteers are sanitizing everything from desks, to lockers and even doorknobs.
"We just felt like it would be a good thing to do to make our families feel more comfortable letting their children come back to us," said Dawkins.
Hugh Gray with the Newberry School District, says unlike the academy they have not had any reports of probable cases. But the district is still determined to safeguard its students.
"Our students with the public school interact with the academy students," said Gray. "So we're taking precautions."
This includes posting messages on the districts website. And alerting parents through automated phone calls, on any hidden dangers. Gray says Newberry Public Schools already have a flu plan, and they're prepared to use it.
"The trigger for that plan really is DHEC," said Gray. "Given the situation I guess it's always best to be safe."
As for Newberry Academy, Dawkins says they're taking it one day at a time.
"This is a little bit of a setback," said Dawkins. "But we'll overcome it."
The Department of Health and Environmental Control, has ordered Newberry Academy to stay closed for the rest of the week.
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