During its Dec. 21 meeting, the Poynette School Board approved a slight modification of its academic calendar to begin 2021.
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within its three buildings, the district will extend its winter break, having students return to their respective classes on Thursday, Jan. 7 rather than Monday, Jan. 3.
The return would be 14 days after Christmas and a week after New Yearâs Eve, giving the proper incubation time after potential exposure to lapse before coming back to school. District Administrator Matt Shappell said the district having all students go into virtual learning for the week of Jan. 3 was another option.