||| FROM ERIC WEBB, ORCAS SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT |||
Dear Students, Parents, Staff, & Community,
You may recall my communication on December 22, 2020 (below); these plans have changed due to San Juan County Public Health Officer, Dr. Frank James’ directive issued today.
OISD’s plan remains steadfast in the desire to transition students safely back onto campus after the holidays. We will start transitioning our youngest students back to campus for in-person instruction gradually over the course of two months until all of our students are safely learning on campus.
While Dr. James’ directive allows K-3 students to return to campus as planned on Tuesday, January 19, students in grades 4-12 will remain in the distance learning model and will not return to campus until Dr. James issues his approval. Students in grades K-8 will, however participate once again in Camp Orkila Days starting on Wednesday, January 27 (pending contract approval on Thursday, January 14).
We are excited to see our K-3 students in person next week and look forward to the day when we can welcome all of our students back on campus.
Such rare transparency of the progression of facts, Eric. Kudos! Imagine a public entity self-citing past goals and presenting honest course changes. Thank you so much for clearing the high bar of trust.