SOUTH BEND, Ind.—Darden Elementary School will move to all virtual learning starting December 15 and lasting through Winter Break.

In a letter to families, Principal Patty Karban said the action was being taken due to a shortage of teachers in the building.

The shortage is a result of teachers having to quarantine because of direct contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, according to Karban.

The school hopes to resume using the hybrid in-person model when students return from break on January 4.

Curbside meal kit pickup will be available at Darden on December 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.