A video update and message from the Superintendent on 3/31/2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiqZEXcOO5Q

As of yesterday, Governor DeWine ordered all schools to remain closed until April 30th. This means the first day students could return to campus is Friday, May 1st. 

All spring events are now cancelled or postponed through April 30th. 2019-2020 state testing has been eliminated. 

The 3rd grade reading guarantee retention requirement has been waived. 

With a good faith effort to educate, the state legislature will eliminate the minimum hour requirement which means at this point we will not need to make up time in the summer. 

The school lunch program is continuing this Thursday from 11-1. Spring break will run uninterrupted from April 10-17th with no required schoolwork during that time. 

Next week, you will hear from your building principal who will let you know how your instruction will continue after spring break, including the date of the next student package pickup which will take place the week of April 20th. 

As Mr. Rogers always said, in a crisis look for the helpers; I encourage you to reach out to some of our helpers like our teachers, counselors and administrators if you have questions or concerns.

I know that adversity always brings out the best and worst in people and I’m proud that this crisis continues to bring out the best in our Pirate family. Although we have tough days ahead, we WILL get through this together and we WILL return to normalcy. I cannot wait until that happens!

Stay Pirate Strong, stay safe and healthy and GO PIRATES!