Dear New Albany-Plain Local Schools Students, Families, and Staff,  

I hope this finds everyone in your family well and enjoying spring break.  This afternoon, Governor DeWine announced that the order requiring remote learning opportunities for students is extended through May 1, 2020.  While a challenge, I am confident that our teachers will continue to provide essential learning opportunities for our students during this unprecedented time upon return from spring break next week.  

As shared previously, our teachers will provide learning expectations for students after their professional planning on Monday, April 6th.  Remote learning opportunities for students will begin again on Tuesday, April 7th.   

Additionally, as a reminder, please remember that our school campus is CLOSED. 

Access to the stadium, tennis courts, practice fields, and playgrounds is prohibited until further notice as part of the safety order issued by Governor DeWine and Dr. Acton.  Students are not permitted to skateboard, ride bicycles, or participate in group play pick-up games on our school campus due to social distancing recommendations. Please help us keep students safe by staying home unless you are interacting with immediate family members only.  Please follow the social distancing recommendations provided by health officials.

School District and Employee Hours
During our school closure period, our remote school district business hours are 7:30 am-4:00 pm.  Our teachers will be accessible from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm. With exception to a small number of essential school employees to conduct maintenance, operations, and safety checks daily, all school district staff are presently working remotely from home until otherwise determined by our health officials.  

Our school buildings, offices, and related facilities are CLOSED.  Please use email as your first method of communication to all staff members.  Voice mail messages are being routed to all staff electronically through email.  We are working diligently to respond to all communications received within 24 hours if possible.  

Our Scheduled Spring Recess
The New Albany-Plain Local Schools will continue with our scheduled spring recess from Monday, March 30, 2020 through Friday, April 3, 2020.  Remote learning opportunities for students are suspended during spring recess.

Sincerely,

Michael Sawyers
Superintendent

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