Allen Middle School issued the following announcement on Sept. 3.
Good afternoon West Shore students, families, and staff,
Following this week’s record rainfall, I hope today's message finds you safe and well. As I mentioned on Wednesday, I am proud of how our students, staff, and families supported one another throughout the storm and made sure our students had successful Remote Learning Days. As we head into next week, I trust I can count on your continued support.
This week, Pennsylvania’s Acting Secretary of Health announced an Order requiring face coverings to be worn in all school entities, including school districts, brick and mortar and cyber charter schools, private and parochial schools, career and technical centers, intermediate units, and early learning and other child care settings. The current DOH Order aligns with our approved Health & Safety Plan and the District will comply with the Order.
Effective Tuesday, September 7, all students, staff, and visitors will be required to wear an appropriate face covering (mask or shield) when indoors at school and on District transportation.
In my time as superintendent, you have partnered with me to overcome numerous challenges, and COVID (masking in particular) may very well be one of the most controversial challenges we will face together. Whether you believe face masks are effective or not, whether you are convinced there should be a mask requirement or not, today I am asking for your partnership around our shared goal... to provide a happy and healthy educational experience for our students and to keep our schools open as much as possible. I’m certain we all look forward to the time when children are able to attend school without masks.
Best wishes for a relaxing holiday weekend.
Sincerely,
Todd B. Stoltz, Ed.D.
Superintendent
tstoltz@wssd.k12.pa.us
#WestShoreProud
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