Schools
Ida Forces Port Chester School To Switch To Remote For 1st Month
Storm damage from torrential rains will keep students from returning to the classroom in person while the school building is made safe.
PORT CHESTER, NY — Port Chester Public Schools said John F. Kennedy Elementary School will not open as planned. Students will again return to remote learning rather than classrooms for the firsts day of school on Sept 13.
Port Chester Public Schools made the following announcement on Friday:
After assessing the damage caused by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida, we regret to inform the students, families, and staff of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, that we will need at least four weeks to properly sanitize and restore the building. As a result, all students at JFK School will experience remote instruction for the first four weeks of school.
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The storm caused damage throughout the district, but the greatest damage was at JFK School where the boilers, ventilation system, several classrooms, and electrical wiring were destroyed due to flooding. To ensure that our schools are safe and healthy environments for all students and staff, we will need this time to properly restore and mitigate the school. While we are disappointed by this news because we were all looking forward to an in-person learning experience, safety is our priority. Please know that we are here to support you and your children.
We will be sure that all children have access to technology and the support needed to make their education as academically enriching and supportive as possible. The Principal, Ms. Judy Diaz is working diligently with teachers and staff to make this a smooth transition for all. Chromebooks will be distributed to all students on Wednesday, September 8 and students supplies and materials on Friday, September 10. A schedule will be provided in the coming days. The first day of live remote classes will be Monday, September 13, and you will be receiving detailed information next week from Principal Diaz. Lunch and breakfast will be available for pick-up between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM during remote learning days at the JFK entrance.
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