Good Afternoon SPS School Community,

Based on our 'Back to School Plan for SPS' dated August 18th, please find our weekly report regarding mask-wearing in our buildings for this coming week September 27, 2021. Please see the information below and contact the central office if you have any questions.

Building

Number of Cases for Monday

Case Threshold to Wear Masks

Case Threshold to take Masks Off

Required to Wear Masks Next Week

Shepherd HS/MS

3

10

5

No 

Odyssey Middle/High School

0

1

0

No

Shepherd Elementary

8

4

No

Winn Elementary

0

2

1

No

*High School and Middle School are considered one shared building. Percentage of population positive equals .8% when combined. 

As a reminder masks on buses continue to be a federal mandate.

One phenomena happening in districts across the state at this time is mandated extended closures of schools due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  Schools are transitioning to "distance" learning.

What does DISTANCE mean?  As a district, we continue to hope for the best though we must plan for the worst.  The education of our Bluejay students is essential.  Please know that IF the COVID-19 cases warrant a classroom, building, or district "shut down," we will transition from face-to-face to distance learning.  Students will still be "required to attend" Zoom/Google meet sessions and complete assigned work.  Should this occur, I encourage you to think about a back up plan."

Thank you and have a great weekend.