IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FACE COVERINGS - 12.10.2021
Dear Wildcat Parents and Guardian, This afternoon, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the universal masking order from the PA Acting Secretary of Health is to be vacated immediately. The state order requiring the universal wearing of face coverings in K-12 schools is no longer required and will take effect immediately.
The Athens Area School District will revert to the board-approved Health and Safety plan, which strongly encourages face coverings, but allows them to be optional in school buildings for all staff, students, visitors, and spectators.
The Pa Supreme Court decision does not impact the federal directive requiring all passengers and drivers to wear a mask on school buses, including on buses operated by public and private school systems; these requirements remain in effect.
We genuinely need our community to help support our effort to keep schools open for in-person learning. Check your child for symptoms daily before leaving for school. Please do not send your child to school if they or a household member is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or has COVID-19. Please do not send your child to school if they or a household member is awaiting a COVID-19 test result. Allowing them to attend school in those situations may only exacerbate our ability to keep schools open for in-person instruction. If you are ever unsure what to do, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s principal.
I will keep you informed of any new information as appropriate.
Superintendent of Schools
Athens Area School District
Posted: Wednesday, November 10, 2021