SLSD Announces "Game Plan" During Gov. Implemented School Closure

All K-12 schools throughout Ohio are ordered to close for 3 weeks.

(Harrison, Oh.) - Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that all K-12 schools in Ohio will close for several weeks. 

Yesterday, the Southwest Local School District sent a letter to students and parents to explain that given the gravity of the situation, this precaution is necessary. 

The SLSD has set up a "game plan" for the next three weeks. 

• March 13 – No School for Students; Staff in-service / Staff report as normal. The Hoxworth Blood Drive scheduled for March 13 at the Activity Center WILL take place as scheduled. Due to this health crisis, the need for blood has increased, so anyone who is able to donate will be allowed and encouraged to do so from 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
• March 16 – 20: Schools will be closed (similar to a week of snow days) No school work. We will be closed Monday, despite the Governor saying the end of the day Monday.
• March 23 – 27: Spring Break as normal
• March 30 – April 3: Schools will be closed (work may be assigned via hard / digital copies for K – 12). The plan for this will be sent to parents via email and / or phone message next week – for the week of March 30. Schools will be communicating with parents via email / phone messages during this three-week frame, to keep all on the same page. The health experts will continue to provide information regarding the fluidity of the Coronavirus spread.

The school district urges all students and parents to maintain healthy habits during this time. 

1. Maintain healthy distances, especially staying away from those that are ill.
2. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue then thrown the tissue away.
3. Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth.
4. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.

Stay updated on all information at https://www.southwestschools.org/about-our-district/health-and-wellness-13/.

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