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December 1, 2020

Dear Alton School District Families:

As we continue to monitor our local and regional COVID-19 metrics, it is evident that we will not be able to return to in-person learning under the hybrid model for the remainder of the second quarter. The resurgence of COVID-19 in our region and the increases we are seeing
locally in required isolations and quarantines will not make it possible to return to any form of in-person learning this quarter. Therefore, remote-only instruction and learning will continue through Tuesday, December 22.

Please know this decision is being made to protect the health and safety of our students and staff to the highest degree possible. I am attaching updated information from the Madison County Health Department. As you will see, positive cases per 100,000 and youth cases have increased dramatically since I last communicated with you on November 17. These numbers are concerning and not inclusive yet of the spike anticipated from the Thanksgiving holiday.

As we continue forward with remote-only instruction, it is important for students to finish strong this semester. Participating in remote learning each day is a critical part of this process. Should your child experience difficulties in accessing remote instruction or completing required assignments/independent work, please communicate immediately with your teacher. It is also recommended that parents review Skyward Family Access often to monitor student grades, attendance and completed assignments.

Student meal services will continue through December with the same pick-up formats currently underway. Morning meal pick-ups are available at neighborhood locations and select schools. An afternoon/early evening pick-up time is also available at Alton High.
Please visit altonschools.org for a complete list of times/days/locations.

Thank you and please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school should you have additional questions or if we can assist you further as we continue remote learning throughout the remainder of this first semester.

Sincerely,
Kristie L. Baumgartner  

Kristie L. Baumgartner 
Superintendent