Remote Learning In Cinnaminson Schools Continues Through June 11

CINNAMINSON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that schools will close for the rest of the academic year because of the coronavirus outbreak. Schools will continue with their remote learning plans, with the projected end of the school year in the Cinnaminson Public School District set for June 11.

“While many anticipated this decision, it still comes as a devastating blow to our entire educational community,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stephen Cappello said in an announcement on the district’s website. “On behalf of the Board of Education, the Administration, and staff, we are saddened to come to grips with the fact that our traditional school program will not return for some time. ”

Murphy announced during his press conference on Monday that remote learning will continue through June. Private schools that have a longer academic year will remain closed until at least June 30. Read more here: New Jersey Schools Closed For Rest Of Academic Year: Gov. Murphy

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Schools have been closed since March by order of the state in order to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. The decision on whether to reopen has always rested with the state and not the local boards of education.

While many people expected schools to be closed for the rest of the year, confirmation came on Monday. The spring sports season has also been cancelled.

“District leadership has been working alongside stakeholders in the educational community to ensure that we can provide the best experience possible for students throughout the remaining six weeks of school,” Cappello said. “Many more details will follow from building principals with additional information as it pertains to school events, cherished traditions, recognition ceremonies, and promotion exercises. As has been the case since the onset of this pandemic, families can obtain information on the district’s COVID-19 web page, accessible off of the district website.”

Cappello acknowledged the sacrifices students have already made this school year, as well as the adversity students and staff have overcome in this unusual, challenging situation.

“I am incredibly proud of the things our students and staff have accomplished over the past seven weeks,” Cappello said. “Over 100 years of traditional brick-and-mortar school was reinvented seemingly overnight. Remote learning is not school as we know it, but Cinnaminson remains strong and will continue to persevere. As we look forward to the end of the year and beyond, I remain optimistic and hopeful for a return to students at their desks and teachers at the front of the class. Until then, we appreciate your partnership and offer you and your family wishes of good health and wellness.”

Murphy previously said he would make a decision on schools by May 15, but he moved up the timetable.

Last week, a coalition of education organizations around New Jersey sent a letter to Murphy with one request: Don't reopen the schools this year. Read more: Keep NJ Schools Closed, Education Groups Tell Gov. Murphy

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