Manchester Community Schools moving to remote learning through November 30th
After reporting last Friday that one Klager Elementary student had tested positive for COVID-19, the district alerted families this afternoon that a Manchester High School student has also tested positive and that seven additional high school students are quarantining. Shortly after, families were informed that given the current rise in new community cases in our area coupled with the new instances of positive cases of COVID-19, multiple quarantines, and exposures within the district, the district is transitioning the Manchester Community Schools to the Remote Learning platform.
Manchester High School students will begin Remote Learning on Thursday, November 12. Klager Elementary and Riverside Intermediate will begin remote learning on Monday, November 16; the extra days to give families time to set-up childcare if needed. The district will remain remote until at least November 30th. In the letter, Superintendent, Dr. Brad Bezeau stressed that the Remote Learning is not a closure of school and that learning and assessments will continue on Google Classroom and grades will be assigned.
He also stated in the letter, “This is not where we hoped to be at this time. The common trend in Washtenaw County is that COVID-19 positive cases, quarantines, and hospitalizations are on the rise and increasing daily. It is our intention that by returning to the remote environment, we will do our part in mitigating the continued spread of this pandemic while maintaining our priorities. Our thoughts and complete support go out to anyone directly impacted by COVID-19. This virus has caused a great deal of stress and anxiety for so many. We appreciate the compassion, kindness, and understanding that everyone has shared with our school community and one another. Please let us know if you need anything.”
View Manchester Community School’s COVID-19 Extended Learning Plan and Dashboard here
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