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Returning to School in the Fall

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On July 16th, Superintendent Libby Bonesteel sent out this letter which tells about plans for returning to school in the fall.

Here are some of the most important updates:

  • The first day of school for students is scheduled for Monday, August 31st. This day may change as more information comes from the state Agency of Education. 
  • Union Elementary School and Main Street Middle School will have a shorter school day.  School will likely begin around 8:00 and end around 1:30.  We will have more information about this when the times are finalized. 
  • We will follow state rules to help keep students and adults healthy.  All students and adults will wear masks.  Everyone will have a daily health check before entering the school or the bus.  Classrooms will be set up to allow 6 feet of distance between students. No visitors will be allowed in the school buildings. Students will eat lunch in their classrooms. 
  • Schools will be cleaned regularly with QT-TB Disinfectant, which has been shown to kill coronavirus. 
  • Work is being done to circulate as much air as possible through the school buildings. 
  • A MRPS Virtual Academy is being developed to provide online school for kids who are "at risk" for severe responses to the coronavirus. 
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Take care, 
Sylvia, Laura, and Hannah

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