MOORE HAVEN, FL. -- Glades County Schools are now going online only starting Wednesday, January 21 until February 1st.
Superintendent of Schools Alice Barfield wrote a letter to parents today explaining that COVID cases have risen substantially over the last five days, sending home many students and staff members.
Glades County has three schools with about 1,500 total students. At last report 33 staff and students tested positive creating a situation where many more having contact will have to quarantine.
Dr. Barfields Letter to Parents:
Dear Parents,
First, let me thank you for your support and understanding as we, as a nation and community, respond to the unexpected invasion of COVID-19. While we are in the business of educating, our first priority is the safety of our students and our employees.
The Glades County School District was notified on Monday morning, 1/19/2021, that cases have risen substantially over the past five days causing students and staff members to be sent home as either a positive case or direct contact. As you can imagine, this is something we are taking very seriously and dealing with accordingly. We are asking you to continue to adhere to social
distancing and other health precautions. We are working diligently with the Glades County Health Department to ensure quick and efficient notification of all cases.
Effective January 20th , 2021, we will be switching to an on-line platform (E-Learning) until February 1st , 2021. Although our desire is to remain in school as normal (traditional) with enhanced safety and cleaning procedures, the numbers don’t support that learning style. However, we must be proactive and be prepared during these ever-changing times to continue educating our students if and when circumstances change, as predicted, throughout the year
related to the health and safety of our students and employees.
Thank you for your continued support and positivity as we strive to do what is best for ALL of our students and employees during these challenging times. Meal distribution schedules will be
posted at a later time. If you have questions, please call your child’s school.
Serving you,
Dr. Alice E. Barfield
Superintendent of Schools
Glades County School
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