NEW:
The Board for the School City of Mishawaka voted late last night to approve moving forward with the next phase of the reopening plan that includes in-person learning for seven elementary schools.
According to school spokeswoman, Meg Sauer, K-6 parents had to fill out a commitment form through the end of the semester and 77% chose to come back for in-person learning while the other 23% will stay with Live Virtual Learning.
October 1st the Growing Together Preschool goes back in person
7th-12th grade parents will be asked to fill out a commitment form beginning Sept. 12 through Sept. 20 to choose Live Virtual or a hybrid model - (50% virtual and 50% in person.)
Elementary schools return to in-person classes Sept. 21.
Secondary schools (John Young Middle School and Mishawaka High School) return to in-person classes on Oct. 5.
ORIGINAL POST:
Mishawaka school officials have announced they are moving forward with plans to offer in-person instruction as early as Sept. 21.
(You can read more from portions of the information the school released here.)
School City of Mishawaka is pleased to announce Phase II of our Roadmap to Reopening 2020 plan which includes the option to bring students back for traditional in-person learning.
We realize that the decision to return your student to school for in-person learning is a personal/family decision. In an effort to meet the needs of all SCM families, we will continue to offer multiple learning options, including a 100% virtual learning option, and a phased approach for families who wish to return to in-person learning. Phase II allows for those students who wish to return to the classroom to do so safely while also giving families the option to remain home if they desire.
Students in grades K-6 will return to school on September 21, 2020, for in-person instruction five days a week from 8:45 AM - 3:00 PM, daily.
Students in grades 7-12 will return to school on October 5, 2020, following a 50/50 hybrid learning model. This means students will receive instruction half-time in person and half-time virtually.