Only Ossining Elementary Students To Return To Classrooms

OSSINING, NY — Because more than 90 staff members in the Ossining school district cannot report for work in person due to the coronavirus, students at Ossining's middle and high schools will continue learning remotely Tuesday.

"I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding over the past few days," said Superintendent Ray Sanchez, announcing that Ossining High School and Ann M. Dorner Middle School will not reopen classrooms yet.

"We are experiencing some staffing challenges across the district which is causing us to continue with remote learning for tomorrow," he said. "As of 4 pm today, approximately 90 staff members are unable to report to work. We anticipate that this number will increase throughout the night."

The district resumes after the winter break with the same risk mitigation measures in place prior to the holiday recess, including cleaning and ventilation strategies, required wearing of masks and social distancing.

Sanchez thanked the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps for its help testing staff members over the New Year weekend and the staff members who came for tests.

"We will continue to provide our families with updates," he said. "Throughout the week, we will continue to monitor the ability to open our schools. Thank you again for your support."

More details regarding the opening of school and COVID:

• Special Education: Students in Special Classes who receive services in (CALP and Life Skills) will have in- person instruction at all schools EXCEPT Claremont, due to staffing.
• Vaccine Clinic: We have also planned to host a vaccination clinic on Jan. 13 for interested staff and students. Registration forms will be distributed this week.