The Pettis County R-5 School District administration has released its plan regarding COVID-19.

In a letter to district families, Superintendent Amy Fagg says, “We were very glad to have been able to complete our school year in-person last year and have every intention of completing this year in-person as well. We are scheduled to return to school this fall on (Tuesday) August 24. We will return to school under our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction (SRCSP) plan.”

Fagg continues, “We encourage everyone to remain at home when they are not feeling well and will continue to provide a home health screening tool (checklist of symptoms) for students and staff. We will not screen all students for fevers at the beginning of each day. Currently, it is required, per federal order, for all people to wear face coverings while on school buses. Masks will be provided on the buses for all students. Masks are not required at school. However, students will be supported fully if they choose to wear masks. Students who are placed on quarantine will be provided alternative methods of instruction while away from school.”

The SRCSP Plan is posted on the homepage of the district’s website at https://www.northwest.k12.mo.us/.

Fagg says, “This plan is required to be reevaluated periodically, and you are welcome to provide input.”