CHRIS MORELLI cmorelli@lockhaven.com
MILL HALL Even after the school year ends, educational opportunities in the Keystone Central School District will continue.
At Thursday night’s work session, district administrators gave board members a closer look at “Keystone Camp,” a month-long summer learning session. The presentation was made by Lesley Skrtich, camp coordinator, and Megan Hull, KCSD’s Director of Curriculum and Innovation.
Hull spoke at length about the makeup of the Keystone Camp.
According to Hull, the purpose of the camp is to provide students in kindergarten through 12th grade a safe and fun learning environment for a month during the summer in order to maintain educational consistency for students.
CHRIS MORELLI cmorelli@lockhaven.com
MILL HALL There are eight active cases of COVID-19 in the Keystone Central School District, according to an email sent to parents and families on Friday afternoon.
According to KCSD superintendent Jacquelyn Martin, the eight cases break down like this: One active case among staff and seven among students across three different schools.
“I want to commend our staff and students for their vigilance in following the safety guidelines and keeping pandemic contacts to a minimum,” Martin said in the email. “Keep up your efforts in following the safety guidelines to assist us in keeping our schools open.”
CHRIS MORELLI cmorelli@lockhaven.com
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The main entrance of Bucktail High School will get an upgrade as part of a $1.3 million project.
RENOVO Bucktail High School will have a new look very soon.
At a special meeting on Thursday night, the Keystone Central school board approved a project for facade improvements at the high school. The project will cost around $1.3 million. The board unanimously approved the contract for the low bidder, J.C. Orr and Son, Inc., of Altoona. Orr’s winning bid was $1,325,520, along with another $37,000 in board-approved alternates.
“This is a big project,” said Rob Pacella, supervisor of property services in the Keystone Central School District. “We’re upgrading the facade, windows, entrances and exterior doors.”
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MILL HALL Late Friday afternoon, Keystone Central School District superintendent Jacquelyn Martin announced that all classes in the district would remain in-person. There is also no change for remote learners.
Additionally, she announced that seven days of bundled breakfasts and lunches would be available for all children ages 1 through 18 in the KCSD community at the following locations: Robb Elementary (main entrance), 5-6 p.m. Central Mountain High School (bus loop entrance in parking lot B), 5-6 p.m. Bucktail High School (main entrance), 5-6 p.m.
The food distribution will take place on Monday, March 8 and Thursday, March 12.
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