Reopening Update 2021

The SPS Reopening Plan is based on our commitment to follow the guidance and direction of public health officials. Our intent is to return to in-person instruction as soon as possible when it is determined safe.

Reopening Phase 1: Grades 3 & 4

Class sizes will be approximately 15-20 students.

• Third grade in-person learning plan
• Fourth grade in-person learning plan

Reopening Phase 2: Grades 5 & 6

• Grades 5 & 6 hybrid* learning plan 

*Half the students attend school in person, and half do distance learning, on an alternating schedule.
⇒ Download the Group A schedule to your calendar.
⇒ Download the Group B schedule to your calandar.

Reopening Phase 3: Middle & High School

• Middle School: Start hybrid* model on March 1. School day is 9 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
• High School: Start hybrid* model on March 1. School day is 8 a.m.-1:55 p.m.

*Half the students attend school in person, and half do distance learning, on an alternating schedule.
⇒ Download the Group A schedule to your calendar.
⇒ Download the Group B schedule to your calandar.

Phasing Considerations

Factors to be considered prior to implementing each phase:

• School transmission trends
• County case trends
• Fidelity of cleaning standards
• Substitute capacity
• Compliance with OSPI and DOH safety regulations
• Compliance with Labor and Industry regulations
• School-based testing program
• Vaccine distribution status

Learning model and dates will be adjusted pending phasing considerations

• Distance learning
• Small group instruction
• Hybrid learning
• Full-time in-person learning

Safety Strategies

• Rigorous cleaning protocols
• Social distancing standards
• Mask requirements
• Health check process
• Contact tracing team
• Safetyauditing
• COVID hotline & tip line
• Alternating schedules
• School-based testing program (January)