Coronavirus Surge: Ossining High School Goes Remote Thursday

OSSINING, NY — Ossining High School will close classrooms a day early and go fully remote on Thursday, the day before the winter break begins.

At OHS in the past two weeks, 17 students and staff members were reported positive for the coronavirus — 10 of them on Tuesday.

The decision was made due to districtwide staffing constraints, Superintendent Ray Sanchez said. However, all other schools will be open for in-person teaching and learning.

According to the New York state school coronavirus report card, in the last 14 days the whole district has reported 42 positive cases — (compared to 64 cases total over the previous three months).

Ossining High School will follow the traditional 9-period schedule, and OHS students are expected to log in every period virtually from home.

There is one exception: OHS Students in special classes who receive special education services in Life Skills and CALP will be provided with in-school instruction.

"I also want you to be aware that we are still exploring our test-to-stay program and will provide additional information in early January," Sanchez said. SEE: Ossining Schools To Expand Coronavirus Screening Program.