Somerset county public schools head back for in-person learning, full time
February 16, 2021
SOMERSET CO., Md – The school district made an announcement to welcome back 56% of enrolled students for in-person learning. The remaining 44% of students and their families chose to continue the rest of the school year, virtually.
Unlike neighboring school districts, Somerset will not have a hybrid learning option. School officials say, this decision comes after considering classroom sizes, transportation, and class scheduling. They found a way to return to in-person learning full time.
We’re told they’re focused on providing the best options for students education, while also ensuring their safety. With the use of a COVID safety officer, they say they believe this is the right choice and will get kids back on track to finishing the school year. Public Relations Specialist of Somerset County Public Schools, Victoria Miele says, “Fingers crossed that we will come out of this a
WESTOVER, Md. – Somerset County Public Schools officials announced on Tuesday that schools will now remain closed for in-person learning until Monday, February 8th. We’re told this is due to local COVID-19 health metrics remaining above the state recommended benchmarks for safe in-person learning. As of Tuesday, Somerset County’s 7-day positivity rate is 10.12% and the case rate per 100,000.
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Somerset County Public Schools extend COVID-19 school closures through to January 25th
January 11, 2021
That’s a week after their previous return date, which was set for Tuesday, January 19th.
School officials say this is due to persisting rates of infection in the county. As of January 25th, Somerset County’s 7-day positivity rate stands at 9.76% and case rate per 100,000 is 66.92. Despite lower numbers than the week of January 4th, infection rates are still above the state’s recommended percentage for safe in-person learning.
Student meals are available for curbside pickup at Deal Island Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Princess Anne Elementary, Washington High School, Somerset Intermediate, Woodson Elementary and Crisfield High School between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. each school day.
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