First and foremost, I want to thank you for your time and efforts in making the start of the 2020-2021 school year a smooth transition for our staff and students. With that being said, unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause a health and safety issue across our Commonwealth, and here in Westmoreland County.

The most recent statistics for Westmoreland County, as well as some of our local communities, have reached a "substantial” range of cases of COVID-19. When in the "substantial” range for two consecutive weeks, the Pennsylvania Department of Education recommends that schools transition into full remote instruction for our students. In anticipation of next week's range being "substantial”, which will be announced on Monday, October 26, 2020, we are writing this letter to give direction to our families.

Students in face to face instruction should report to school on Monday, October 26, 2020. If we are designated as "substantial” on Monday, October 26, 2020, students will begin all remote instruction on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Tuesday, October 27, 2020 will be an Act 80 day for our teaching staff in preparation for the transition, and an off day for our students. An All Call will be made to families at the end of the day on Monday, October 26, 2020 to inform if Westmoreland County remains “substantial”, or if we are fortunate enough to be "moderate". If we are "moderate", we will remain in our current instructional model. As a reminder, all students should be instructed to take all materials home with them every day, in the case that our learning situation changes.

Any student that is currently in the face to face model of instruction will automatically be placed in the Virtual Live program. They will receive live online instruction, based on their current schedule in school, beginning on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. All virtual recorded students will remain virtual recorded.

We will remain in the Full Remote Instruction program until the county receives a moderate designation for two consecutive weeks. The date of this has not yet been determined, and is based on state and county level data reviews and postings that occur on Mondays.

As a district, we realize the challenge of the current situation and apologize for any inconvenience. We are working diligently to do our best to ensure the Health and safety of our schools and communities.

Scott Morrison - Athletic Director

Francine Huss - Athletic Secretary

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