Salida High School, Salida Middle School, and the Crest Academy will stay in remote learning through November 2. Currently, they are set to return to in-person on November 3, following the quarantining of 250 students and staff due to exposure to COVID-19 . Longfellow and the Early Childhood Center will also be on a remote learning day October 26. The district will make their decision on how to proceed with Longfellow and the Early Childhood Center on October 26.
In a letter to parents, Superintendent Blackburn thanked families for their continued patience, grace and flexibility. He said “I do worry about how we, as adults, will handle this tough week during the presidential election. Emotions are running high for many, and election exhaustion for all. Please help keep our kids out of the politics. We want to be in person, because we want to be with your students and give them everything we can imagine. That is what community schools are about.”
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Blackburn went on to explain “We are watching the community conditions and evaluating how our decision fits into those circumstances. Every day the numbers and circumstances change. We are working with public health to monitor and evaluate the scenario. We are also evaluating expanding our mask mandate to include Longfellow students. If there is an inconvenience that will better allow us to ensure in-person instruction, then we are going to consider it.”
The district reminds families to reduce social interactions and to support those currently on quarantine with a meal or call.
Blackburn continued “The only way out of this crisis is through it. No one gets to avoid it, and no one is immune to it. Offer everyone grace and patience.”
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