Bangor Schools to Continue with Remote Learning All Week
The Bangor School Department will continue with remote learning this week, after several confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Interim Superintendent of Schools Kathy Harris-Smedberg said, in a post on the department s website, that there have been confirmed cases among bus drivers and monitors, as well as at Bangor High School, Fairmount School, Fruit Street School, and Mary Snow School. All students will continue with the remote learning model through Friday, January 29th. She says Wednesday, January 27th will remain a half-day, despite the distance learning. The goal, at this point, is to reopen the schools on Monday, February 1st, but that could potentially change. Harris-Smedberg says she will notify parents of any changes and post updates on the department s website.
Original Story (Wednesday, Jan. 20)
Bangor School Department announced Wednesday afternoon that all Bangor Schools will be in remote learning for the remainder of the week.
The school department announced on its website that due to the increasing number of students being identified as close contacts, all Bangor Schools will move to remote learning for the remainder of the week. Students will return to in-person learning Monday, January 25.
A school bus driver shortage interrupted in-person schooling on Tuesday in Bangor. Then at around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, parents of kids at six previously unaffected schools were told that bus transportation would not be available Wednesday. However, the district said in-person learning would still occur, just without any buses.
Bangor Superintendent Reports COVID Case at Mary Snow School
Bangor s Superintendent of Schools says they have a single, confirmed case of COVID-19 at Mary Snow School.
Interim Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg says notifications went out over the holiday weekend to anyone who may have been exposed to the virus. All close contacts of those people will need to quarantine at home. In addition, they should monitor for COVID symptoms, like a cough, shortness of breath, or a temperature higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Anyone connected to Mary Snow School, who does not receive an email is not required to quarantine.
It s scary news for anyone, but for parents it prompts the question about whether to send your kids to school or keep them at home. Parents are encouraged to contact the school with any concerns, and speak with the principal. Harris-Smedberg said in a media release that Bangor Schools have done exceedingly well keeping students safe, thanks to the efforts of all.