COVID-19 ROADMAP TO REOPENING

Kelso School District convened a Reopening Task Force in May 2020 to develop recommendations for a fall model that fits Kelso students, families, and staff based on data, feedback, and state agency requirements.

The Governor’s expectations, OSPI recommendations, and guidelines from the Department of Health (DoH) and Labor and Industry (L&I) as well as  input from staff, families, and students guides the task force conversations.

READ THE FULL PLAN HERE.

DISTRICT-WIDE UPDATES TO STAFF AND FAMILIES

June 8, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Summer Meals

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

June 1, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

May 25, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

May 18, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Important updates from the State

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

May 11, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

May 4, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

April 27, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Health and Safety Reminder

  • Changes in Meal Distribution Reminder

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

April 20, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • How We’re Keeping Each Other Safe

  • Changes in Meal Distribution

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

April 13, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • What going back to Phase 2 means for KSD

  • Board Work Session & Town Hall on K-12 Hybrid Expansion

  • Instructional status

  • KSD COVID-19 Transmission Dashboard

  • Cowlitz County Data per WA State’s Official COVID-19 Dashboard

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

April 2, 2021: Sent an email sharing:

  • Our updated instruction model

  • Why April 26?

  • Why four days, rather than five

  • Summer school opportunities

  • School Board Work Session / Town Hall

See pdfs of the communication in:

March 30, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Recent announcements from Governor Inslee

  • COVID-19 testing as a mitigating factor

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

March 23, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Recent changes in CDC guidance

  • Hybrid/Remote survey

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

March 16, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Recent announcements from Governor Inslee

  • COVID-19 testing as a mitigating factor

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

March 13, 2021: Sent an email about COVID-19 testing in schools.

March 9, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • WASA letter to Gov. Inslee and WA DoH

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

March 2, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

February 23, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

February 18, 2021: Kelso High School Athletics hosted a Town Hall to share information about: schedules, transportation, locker rooms, spectators, streaming, and more.

See the presentation slides here, or watch the recording below.

February 17, 2021: Announced district participation in Learn to Return school COVID-19 testing program.

See pdf of email communication or view information and FAQs on website.

February 17, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

February 9, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

February 4, 2021: Held a Town Hall webinar sharing information about freshman and sophomores (9th and 10th graders) returning to in-person learning on February 8th.

Miss the webinar? You can see the presentation slides here.

February 2, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Teaming up with area districts for kids’ sake

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

January 27, 2021: Held a Town Hall webinar sharing information about middle school students returning to in-person learning on February 2nd.

Miss the Town Hall webinar ? You can watch the recording here:

January 26, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

January 21, 2021: Held a Town Hall webinar sharing information about juniors and seniors returning to in-person learning on January 25th.

Miss the Town Hall webinar ? You can watch the recording here:

January 20, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

January 12, 2021: Sent the weekly status update email sharing:

  • Instructional status

  • Transmission rates

  • Cowlitz Co. & SW WA data

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

January 11, 2021: Sent an email detailing hybrid timelines for grades 6-12:

  • January 25: Grades 11 and 12 in-person two days a week

  • February 2: Grades 6, 7 and 8 in-person two days a week (2nd semester begins)

  • February 8: Grades 9 and 10 in-person two days a week

For all grades, students with last names beginning with:

  • A-K attend Monday and Tuesday

  • L-Z attend Thursday and Friday

See pdf of communication here.

January 5, 2021: Sent an email sharing:

See pdf of communication here.

December 18, 2020: Sent an email updating hybrid timelines

Changes begin January 11.

December 15, 2020: Sent an email sharing:

See pdf of the communication here.

December 8, 2020: Sent an email sharing:

See pdf of the communication here.

December 1, 2020: Sent an email sharing:

  • The weekly COVID-19 activity update and instructional model status

  • The November 5 report from the Institute of Disease Modeling

  • KSD COVID-19 dashboard information and link

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.


November 24, 2020:  
Sent an email sharing: 

  • The weekly COVID-19 activity update and instructional model status

  • KSD COVID-19 dashboard information and link

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here


November 19, 2020: 
Sent an email sharing:

  • Guiding principles in our decision-making lens

  • 6-8 and Seniors: RETURN TO FULL REMOTE beginning Dec. 1

  • School-based transmission data 

See pdf of the communication here.

November 18, 2020: Sent an email sharing: 

  • The weekly COVID-19 activity update and instructional model status through 11-25

  • More complete update to come out 11-19

  • KSD COVID-19 dashboard information and link

  • Daily health check reminder

  • Resources to watch

See pdf of the communication here.

November 10, 2020: Sent an email sharing:

See a pdf of the communication here.

November 3, 2020: Sent an email sharing:

See a pdf of the communication here.

October 28, 2020: Hosted Q&A webinar for middle school students and high school seniors preparing for hybrid instruction.  The PowerPoint presentation includes:

  • Updated Department of Health Decision Tree

  • Secondary Hybrid Timeline

  • Middle School 

    • Schedules

    • Meal Distribution

    • Cafeteria Seating

  • High School 

    • Senior Schedule

    • Arrival & Departure

    • Direction to Walk in Halls

    • Seating Charts

    • WIAA Athletic Information

October 27, 2020: Sent an email sharing:

See pdf of the email here.

October 23, 2020: Sent email sharing:

  • Updated COVID-19 Screening Flowcharts (in left side bar under "Key Reopening Info")

  • Important hybrid reminders

See pdf of the letter here.

SECONDARY HYBRID TIMELINE

November 2

12:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

6-11:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

November 9

12:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

6-8:

  • M: A-E
    T: F-K
    W: Student support identified by staff
    Th: L-Ri
    F: Ro-Z 

9-11:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

December 1

6-12:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

October 20, 2020: Sent email sharing:

See the pdf of the communication here.

October 13, 2020: Sent email sharing:

See pdf of the communication here.

ELEMENTARY HYBRID TIMELINE

September 28

K-2:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

3-5:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

October 26

K-2:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

3-5:

  • M: A-E

  • T: F-K

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th: L-Ri

  • F: Ro-Z 

December 1

K-5:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

October 6, 2020: Sent email sharing:

See pdf of the communication here.

ELEMENTARY HYBRID TIMELINE*

September 28

K-2:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

3-5:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

TBD: After 3 Weeks in MODERATE

K-2:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

3-5:

  • M: A-E 

  • T: F-K

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th: L-Ri

  • F: Ro-Z 

TBD: 3 Weeks After Prior Column

K-2:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

SECONDARY HYBRID TIMELINE*

November 9
(After 3 Weeks in MODERATE)

6-8:

  • M: A-E 

  • T: F-K

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th: L-Ri

  • F: Ro-Z 

9-12:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

December 1
(After 3 Weeks in MODERATE)

6-12:

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

*Tentatively based on current health conditions in our county and state requirements. May change at any time.

September 23, 2020: Hosted a Hybrid Q&A to help our families better understand the timeline and transition to part remote, part in-person.

View the PowerPoint or watch the video recording here:

September 22, 2020: Sent email to give the weekly update on the status of bringing some students back to in-person learning (hybrid timeline - timeline below).

Read the letter here.

Current status of hybrid timelineHybrid begins September 28 for K-2 students. (Subject to change depending upon health conditions in Cowlitz County and state requirements.)

September 18, 2020: Sent email to elementary families with hybrid timeline (below) and five things to prepare for in-person learning.  Click here for a printable pdf.

September 15, 2020: Sent email to: 

  • Update on the status of bringing some students back to in-person learning (hybrid timeline - timeline below)

  • Clarify the Fall 2020 Options in the Hilander Highlights coming in the mail

  • Share a map of wifi locations available for student use

Read the letter here.  

Current status of hybrid timelineHybrid begins September 28 for K-2 students. (Subject to change depending upon health conditions in Cowlitz County and state requirements.)

September 14, 2020:  Board approves Hybrid Timeline (below).

September 12, 2020: A DRAFT timeline for transitioning from Continuous Learning 2.0 to a hybrid model (part remote, part in-person) was emailed to parents. Read the letter here. Draft timeline is below, or click here for printable PDF

FALL 2020 DRAFT HYBRID TIMELINE*

*Tentatively based on current health conditions in our county and state requirements. May change at any time.

Last name = student last name (Families with multiple last names can contact their principal(s) to coordinate schedules.)

September 28

K-2:  

  • M & Tu: Last name A-K attend in -person

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F: Last name L-Z attend in person

3-12:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

October 5

K-2:

  • M & Tu:  A-K 

  • W: Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F:  L-Z 

3-5:

  • M:   A-E 

  • T:   F-K

  • W:   Student support identified by staff

  • Th:   L-Ri

  • F:   Ro-Z 

6-12:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

October 19

K-5:

  • M & Tu:   A-K 

  • W:   Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F:   L-Z 

6-8:

  • M:   A-E

  • T:   F-K

  • W:   Student support identified by staff

  • Th:   L-Ri

  • F:   Ro-Z

9-12:
Robust remote learning with daily instruction from teachers

November 9

K-12:

  • M & Tu:   A-K

  • W:   Student support identified by staff

  • Th & F:   L-Z

August 27, 2020: Chromebook Distribution / Exchange information was emailed along with the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).


August 25, 2020: Hosted a Fall Reopening Q&A to help our families better understand their options for instructional models this fall. Over 200 people attended.

View the PowerPoint or watch the video recording here:

COVID-19 ROADMAP TO REOPENING INFORMATION

August 4, 2020: An updated timeline released to staff and families:

We are getting closer to finalizing our plan for starting school this fall and want to update you on the timeline:

  • August 6 – Reopening Task Force Committee Meeting

  • August 7 – School Board Reopening Work Session, 4:00 pm

  • August 10 – Final Plan Seeks Approval from School Board, 5:00 pm

  • August 10 – Final Roadmap to Reopening Plan Released to Staff and Families, Post Board Approval

This complex process is being worked with the greatest of care, intention, and concern for the health and well-being of our staff and students. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we reimagine education during COVID-19.

July 31, 2020: revised draft fall reopening plan that includes two options for returning to school was released to staff and families. Read the letter here.

June 17, 2020:  A draft plan was released to staff and families based on efforts from the district task force and survey feedback. Read the letter here.

RESOURCES

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

OSPI released a planning guide for school re-entry on June 11. The guidelines instruct school districts to simultaneously plan for a full reopening as well as a contingency approach while prioritizing students furthest from educational justice and following safety guidance from public health agencies.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The CDC has health guidelines and considerations for schools here.