From the Superintendent
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Harper Creek Parents, Guardians, and Staff Members,
While we had not seen many school associated cases of Covid-19 – very little student-to-student transmission – we are now seeing a spike in positive cases throughout the District and experiencing challenges to our daily operations due to absences, both staff and student, because of quarantine protocols. We also see the rise in the number of positive COVID-19 numbers in the county and levels of exposure occurring at family gatherings and social events.
For these reasons, coupled with the upcoming holidays, the Harper Creek Community Schools has determined a change in our modes of instruction for students as follows:
High School
November 18, 2020 – January 15, 2021
· Hybrid students transition to remote learning
· No change for Virtual students
Middle School
November 30, 2020 – January 15, 2021
· Hybrid students transition to remote learning
· No change for Virtual students
Elementary Schools
November 20, 2020
· Remote Learning Day for in-person students half day of school
· District childcare program closed
November 30, 2020 – December 8, 2020
· In-person students transition remote learning
· No change for Virtual students
December 9, 2020 – December 18, 2020
· In-person students report to school
· No change for Virtual students
January 4, 2020 – January 15, 2021
· In-person students transition remote learning
· No change for Virtual students
Remote learning will allow time through the holiday for risks of exposure to be identified and run its course. We will continue to work with the CCDHD to monitor trends and adjust the length of remote learning, if necessary. The health and safety of our students, families and staff will always be a first priority.
If your family is in need of childcare on remote learning days, please take a moment to fill out a brief childcare survey. Availability is limited and priority is given to essential and frontline families. Your student’s school will be reaching out to you with building specifics, including technology, learning expectations, opportunities for assistance.
Sincerely,
Rob Ridgeway
Superintendent