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Watchung Hills High School Switches To Half Days Due To COVID Surge
The changes in the school schedule will begin on Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 7.
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School Students coming back from winter break on Monday will return to a revised schedule.
The district announced that the high school will be implementing an early dismissal schedule beginning on Monday, Jan. 3 through Friday, Jan. 7.
Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Jewett previously switched students to an early dismissal schedule the week prior to winter break to prevent the further spread of the virus. Read More: Watchung Hills High School Pivots To Half Days Amid COVID Surge
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As of Dec. 30, Somerset County reported 1,004 new cases and a total of 4,184 since Dec. 24.
Warren Township Schools have not shifted to fully remote instruction yet.
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"The Warren Township School District is doing everything possible to keep all schools open and operating with traditional length school days. There are no plans to switch to virtual after winter break," said Superintendent Dr. Matthew Mingle. Read More: Warren Township Schools Plan To Stay In-Person In 2022
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