JCD Schools Moving To E-Learning For Two Weeks

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:10 AM

The school corporation says it can no longer fill the amount of subs that are needed to get through a school day.

(Osgood, Ind.) - Jac-Cen-Del Community Schools is moving to e-learning for two weeks amid increasing COVID-19 cases.

In a letter to parents Monday, Superintendent Ryan Middleton said the number of quarantined/isolated cases continue to increase.

“We sent a number of students and yet another teach home. At this point, we can no longer fill the amount of subs that are needed throughout our days,” said Middleton.

Therefore, JCD schools are moving to e-learning starting Tuesday, November 3 and will continue until Friday, November 13.

“We know that a shut-down causes undue stress for parents and homes, but JCD can no longer provide the proper level of academic learning with a large percentage of our teachers being quarantined/isolated,” said Middleton.

Additionally, all sports and extra-curricular activities will be shut down for two weeks.

“Again, we understand the impact this will make, but we have to make certain that our academics take a priority in our students' lives and with a decision to shut-down, we can assure that our buildings and grounds will continue to be thoroughly sanitized and the health of our students and faculty/staff will increase with a chance to quarantine and fend off COVID-19 symptoms,” reads the letter to parents.

If you believe that internet connectivity is a concern for your child or children, please contact the JCD IT department at (812) 689-4114 x2353 (Mr. Engleking - Jr./Sr. High) and (812) 689-4114 x3262 (Mrs. Patrick - elementary).