FROM RICHARD DENNIS
SUPERINTENDENT OF ELMORE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Sixteen employees and 111 students have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. This significant increase resulted in the decision to require masks on campuses.
If numbers continue to increase and schools are unable to cover faculty and staff absences, schools will shift to virtual platforms as needed until each is able to return enough faculty and staff to support face-to-face operations. COVID is going to be a part of life at least for the foreseeable future.
As the number of COVID cases rises and fall, adjustments will be made to best accommodate and keep schools open for face-to-face instruction. This means that policies may fluctuate between no masks, masks, and virtual school as necessary.
All four high schools are hosting home football games to kick off the season. Elmore County will be hosting Moody, Holtville will host Shelby County, Stanhope Elmore will host Selma and Wetumpka will host Prattville. Attendance at these games is expected to be high so you are encouraged to take precautions as needed.
Finally, if you would prefer to get my call outs and other system-wide communications texted to you through Remind, visit the Elmore County Public Schools website and follow the registration process.
We appreciate your support and have a great weekend!
