SCHOOL CLOSURE EXTENDED THROUGH APRIL 30
PSCD1 complies with governor’s order; students, teachers now engaging in Remote Learning
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This is the order signed by Gov. Mark Gordon on April 3. It contains specific COVID-19 protocols, including the extended school closure through April 30.
(ADVISER’S NOTE: The following announcement from Superintendent Mr. Jay Curtis went out at 10:45 a.m. Monday, April 6.)
Good Morning Students, Staff, Parents and Community members:
As I am sure many of you have already heard, Gov. Mark Gordon has issued a press release late afternoon Friday, April 3, which extends among other things, the current school closure through April 30. We were expecting this extension, as the Federal Government had previously extended recommended closures to that date. Our district is prepared for this extended closure, as our Remote Learning plan was written to allow us to hold school on a virtual platform for the remainder of the school year if necessary.
We were expecting this extension, as the Federal Government had previously extended recommended closures to that date.
— Mr. Jay Curtis, PCSD1 Superintendent
As a reminder, PCSD1 is implementing our “Remote Learning” plan starting today (April 6). This means attendance in virtual learning, communication with teachers and schoolwork are now mandatory for all students just as if we had students in our buildings. If your family has connectivity issues, please contact your school as soon as possible, as we do have some options, including paper/pencil options.
Please visit our website at www.pcsd1.org for several resources for students and parents as follows:
- Parent Tutorials
- Frequently asked questions related to the closures (Including event cancellations)
- Educational resources
- Special services recommendations for students on IEP’s
- Mental health resources for students that may be struggling during the school closures.
Thank you for your patience. Please stay safe and healthy.
Superintendent Jay Curtis
Yogi Sullivan • Apr 24, 2020 at 9:57 am
I really don’t enjoy the online classes, but I’m happy that we’re at least able to progress through the school year to a certain extent. If this virus would have happened in the past, online learning wouldn’t have even been an option.
Zeke Frankenberry • Apr 24, 2020 at 9:34 am
I honestly don’t mind this online format. I obviously miss my friends and some of my teachers but it gives me the chance to get all my school work done early on in the day so I have nothing to worry about for the rest of the day. The meetings could be a little more in depth we could be asking more questions (myself included).
Aidan Johnson • Apr 24, 2020 at 6:50 am
We need to proceed with caution. While I am not openly supporting the idea that school should be lock-downed for the entire semester even for graduation (which for some is their last graduation before college), we must be gradual if such a plan were to go forward. Being too hasty to transition back would mean that the normal schedule would most likely go back again, but could potentially undermine the amount of progress that quarantine has made so far. Overall, a soft transition that culminates to a full transition may work, but uncertainty regarding the current situation makes it hard to say on whether the ‘curve’ of the outbreak is getting close or if it is going to exacerbate with time.
Jason Meschke • Apr 23, 2020 at 1:05 pm
I’m not really a fan of the online format that the school has taken up during the closure. With the only case in park couty was roughly 2 weeks ago, they wouldn’t be infectious anymore and i feel like park county should open up schools.
Justin Johnston • Apr 21, 2020 at 9:38 am
I think that the state should have closed areas where the virus came up. Not the whole state, we are still on par with the end of the year and intend to graduate on the set date. If its the same throughout the state why does it matter if the school is closed? We had one case in Cody 2 weeks ago but self isolation took care of it. I just think we should still be going to school.
Polina Efimova • Apr 17, 2020 at 10:13 am
I understand that the closure of the school is essential. However, I’m really missing classes, classmates and teachers.