Wharton ISD switches back to remote learning after uptick in COVID-19 cases
WHARTON, Texas – Officials at the Wharton Independent School District announced that all its campuses will transition to remote learning after seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases in students and staff. The district said it is taking all precautions and measures in efforts to prioritize the health and safety of its students and staff. The change in remote learning began at 4 p.m. Tuesday and will continue until Nov. 29. Face-to-face learning and remote learning will resume Nov. 30. District officials said all daily extracurricular activities are allowed to continue as planned with practices as long as the district’s protocols are being followed.
Wharton Independent School District: What you need to know about the district’s 2020-2021 school year
Wharton ISD is awaiting survey responses from parents as the start of the school year inches closer. Superintendent Michael O’Guin said in a video that the district is working on a plan to bring students back to school safely. Currently, there is no reopening plan posted as of Friday. The district will release more info once all feedback from district parents have been gathered. Start dateAugust 17List of measures in place:Flexible learning alternatives: O’Guin said the district will ask parents which method of learning they prefer.