Classes for kindergarten to Grade 12 students in Manitoba are suspended indefinitely for this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced Tuesday morning. All students who are on track to graduate will do so, and no students will be held back because of the pandemic, Goertzen said. 'It's pretty heart-wrenching': Grade 12 studentAeden Loschiavo, 18, is trying to stay on track to graduate from Kelvin High School. WATCH | School year suspended but online education will continue:Classes for kindergarten to Grade 12 students in Manitoba are suspended indefinitely for this school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Grade 12 student said his peers are "missing huge chunks" when it comes to doing regular tests and assignments, which puts them at a disadvantage.

Source: CBC News March 31, 2020 15:18 UTC