As we look toward the final week of the third quarter, we are continuing to prepare for the next phase of our Hybrid Learning plan.
Now that the Governor has accepted the newly released CDC guidelines for social distancing in schools, we have the opportunity to bring students back into school buildings for more in-person instruction. It is important to note, however, that while students are now able to be at a 3 ft. distance in classrooms, the guidelines still require 6 ft. distancing in common areas, such as hallways, cafeterias, lobbies, and outdoor events.
On April 12, we will proceed with bringing current in-person elementary (Pre-K - 5) students back for 4 days per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We are able to do this at this time because elementary students remain in their classrooms, and don’t have to move throughout the building for meals, specials or other activities during the day.
For our secondary students, we will need to look carefully at school and classroom capacity and logistics. Please keep in mind that our secondary students have been and will continue to receive synchronous instruction four days per week. More information will be forthcoming about any possible change for secondary students after Spring Break.
Thank you for your continued patience and support during this very dynamic and challenging school year, and please stay safe, stay healthy, stay hopeful and stay tuned!
Kelly L. Griffith, Ed.D.
Superintendent
