Sheehan High School To Close For Full Distance Learning

WALLINGFORD, CT — Sheehan High School in Wallingford is temporarily switching to full distance learning for all students due to the impact of recent quarantining of students and staff, officials announced Monday.

Sheehan will be closed to in-person learning starting Tuesday, Nov. 3 with students returning for in-person classes on Monday, Nov. 16. All students will follow the full distance learning schedule while the school is closed.

Lunch will still be provided for pickup for students at Sheehan each day, according to Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Menzo. It’s also available at the HUPCAP on Center Street.

“I know that everyone is working very hard to assist in helping stop the spread of COVID-19 in an effort to maintain the opening of schools; however, the lack of staff to provide in-person instruction, at this time, necessitates the closing of Mark T. Sheehan High School,” Menzo said in an email to parents. “Administration has worked tirelessly to keep students in school, but unfortunately we are no longer able to fill the open positions for staff as a result of their need to quarantine.

“We appreciate your support and understanding in these challenging times.”

The town’s other high school, Lyman Hall, was forced to switch to full distance learning last week for the same reason. Lyman Hall students are scheduled to return for in-person classes on Nov. 6.