The District is making a change in learning models due to the declining local Covid-19 rates and the new requirements associated with Executive Order 20-103. Elementary students will return to in-person learning starting Tuesday, January 19. Secondary students will return to hybrid learning on Tuesday, January 19.
In accordance with Executive Order 20-94, school districts are required to provide an additional 30 minutes of teacher preparation time during the student instructional day for teachers that are required to teach in more than one delivery model. Thus, the secondary student instructional day will be shortened by 30 minutes. This only pertains to the Hutchinson Middle and High School at this time. Revised bell schedules will be sent to all secondary students prior to January 19. If your secondary student rides the bus, you will also receive a new afternoon drop-off time. The morning secondary bus routes will continue as scheduled. The elementary bus routes will not be impacted by this change.
Learning Model Schedule (as of 12/22/20)
Elementary Schools (PreK – Grade 5)
- Monday, January 4: Distance Learning Resumes
- Monday, January 18: No School for Students (Martin Luther King Day)
- Tuesday, January 19: In-person Learning Begins
Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
- Monday, January 4: Distance Learning Resumes
- Monday, January 18: No School for Students (Martin Luther King Day)
- Tuesday, January 19: Hybrid Learning Begins (Click Here for Hybrid Calendar)
The District will continue to closely monitor the county, community, and school district case rates. We will work with our Covid-19 regional support team to determine if further changes will be required.
Please continue your efforts in supporting social distancing, mask wearing, and hand washing. It is especially important to screen your children before they return to school after the holiday break. If symptoms are present, please have your child stay home. Please know the District is doing the best we can to deliver the best education possible during this difficult time. The District appreciates your patience and support as we work through this pandemic.
Stay safe and take care.
Sincerely,
Daron VanderHeiden
Superintendent
