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.
Bangor, Maine News Update: December 11, 2020
The Maine CDC reports 406 new cases of COVID-19 statewide and 56 more people who have recovered. Currently, officials say 173 people are hospitalized including 42 in critical care, and 15 who are on ventilators.
A petition started by parents concerned about the Bangor school department s decision not to include any snow days into the calendar year has had an impact. Interim Superintendent of Schools Kathy Harris-Smedberg announced Wednesday that they will keep two snow days, after hearing parents input. Any stormy days after those two are used will be transitioned to remote learning days.
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