As we are all processing Governor Whitmer's latest Executive Order to close school buildings for the remainder of the school year, I know most of you are wondering what this means for your family. In my own home, the conversations have revolved heavily around what's presumed to be lost: classroom interactions, connections with friends, end-of-year rites of passage.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed today Executive Order 2020-35, which will close school facilities in Michigan for the remainder of this school year as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

As we reach the end of our second week away from school, I'd like to share some key updates with you, including our plans for transitioning to Clarkston Virtual At-Home Learning on Monday, April 6.

The CCS Board of Education has scheduled a Closed Session meeting for the purpose of discussing negotiations. The meeting will begin in open session at 4pm on Thursday, March 26, through a virtual Google Meeting.

Some have asked if Governor Whitmer's shelter-in-place order changes our free meal services. We are proud to say that Clarkston families will still be able to count on us!

Superintendent Shawn Ryan checks in with families and provides some updates, including an extension to our previously planned school closure. We will now resume school no sooner than Tuesday, April 14. Families should also be prepared for additional non-mandatory online learning opportunities to be offered by teachers, beginning on April 6.

In this letter you will find the links to three documents: the K-5 Educational Development Plan (EDP), the 6-12 Educational Development Plan (EDP) and the Virtual Learning Contract

In an effort to learn more about your family's needs related to meal support and digital access, we have developed a brief survey that we would like for you to take as soon as possible.

As a learning institution, we also want to keep students engaged, enriched, and well while navigating the challenges of social distancing.