ALPINE, Utah — Alpine School District officials announced Wednesday they will move to remote learning on Friday, Jan. 14th, and Tuesday, Jan. 18th due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Students are off from school on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Students will return to in-person learning on Wednesday, Jan. 19th.
Alpine Scool District made the change to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in their student and staff populations.
Remote classroom expectations for Alpine School District
During the remote learning period, teachers and student teachers are expected to work from home and be accessible to students.
While students and staff are away, the school will be cleaned and ready for students to return on Wednesday.
School administrators and nutrition staff will determine the needs of students at their schools.
Students can still attend practices and games unless otherwise notified. The district recommends masks and social distancing at these events.
People aged 2 years and older who are not vaccinated should wear a face covering when indoors.
When outdoors, masks are generally not needed unless you are in a crowded setting.
Even if they are vaccinated, people with weakened immune systems may still be at risk and should wear a mask indoors.
Masks should be worn indoors in public in high transmission areas.
Masks that cover your nose and mouth are required to be worn on planes, busses, trains, and other public transportation when traveling into, within, or out of the United States.
Stay six feet away from others (social distancing) especially if you are at high risk.
If you test positive, you should isolate. The CDC now recommends a five-day isolation period, followed by five days of mask-wearing when around others.