Officials with Crittenden County schools announced Monday afternoon they are temporarily activating remote learning for students due to an increase in positive coronavirus cases among students and staff, along with a shortage of bus drivers and substitute teachers.
School officials say Tuesday will be a Teacher Planning Day for staff and students will not be expected to log on or work on assignments. Beginning Wednesday, the district will activate remote learning for students which will continue through Friday, September 10th. During this time, teachers will communicate with students regarding work. Students may participate through a variety of platforms, including synchronous learning, Google Classroom, and paper assignments.
According to officials, a drive-thru meal pick-up will be open on Wednesday and will continue for the duration of remote learning, excluding the Labor Day holiday and weekend. The drive-thru will be located behind the Crittenden County Elementary School at the cafeteria doors and will operate from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
At this time, school officials indicate middle and high school athletic events will continue but will be monitored for any COVID activity, resulting from positive student-athletes and/or student quarantines.
Parents are also asked to continue to let school officials know if their child tests positive, even during this time of remote learning.
