November 4, 2020

Dear Verdigris School Family:

As you may be aware, Grades 7^th-12^th have experienced an increase in positive COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks. Per CDC guidelines, some students and staff members have been asked to quarantine. This number represents approximately 35% of 7^th-12^th grade students. After discussing the situation with local health officials and our administrative team, we have made the decision to transition the Jr. High School and High School to Distance Learning in an effort to reduce the spread of the virus.

Consequently, all Jr. High and High School students will participate in Distance Learning beginning Thursday morning, November 5^th. We are hopeful that on campus learning for these students will resume Tuesday, November 10^th. 

• For more information on Distance Learning, please refer to the Verdigris Public Schools Re-Entry Plan for Students and Parents located on the school’s website.
• All other schools will continue to attend class on campus at this time.
• Extracurricular events will continue as scheduled per your coaching staff for non-quarantined students.
• This move to Distance Learning does not change the start and end date for any student or staff member that is currently in quarantine.

Our administrative team will re-evaluate this situation on Monday, November 9, 2020 to determine if an extension to Distance Learning may be necessary. Additionally, we will continue to monitor the evolving health situation caused by COVID-19 and adhere to guidance from the Oklahoma Department of Health, State Department of Education, and the CDC. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times, as we take the necessary steps to protect out school community. 

Sincerely,