April 20, 2020
Dear Kenston Families,

At today’s press conference, Governor Mike DeWine announced that, for the health and safety of all Ohioans, school buildings will remain closed and remote learning will continue for the remainder of the academic year. I had hoped that we would be able to reunite this Spring, but I agree that the safety of our students, staff, families and community comes first.

We miss the daily interaction with our students that we once took for granted. We will continue to educate and build relationships with our students using the established online learning platform. Our teachers are working diligently to create a positive and enriching learning experience for your child while maintaining the social-emotional connection. They also continue to make adjustments and improve our remote learning classrooms to support your child. 

With the decision made at the state level to not reconvene for this school year, our administrative team will finalize arrangements to close this school year and prepare for the next. As always, we will make these decisions asking the question, “What is best for our students?”  

We will be communicating directly with you as decisions are made via email, texting and the automated calling system.  An FAQ will be added to the district website to compile the answers to your questions. 

I ask for your continued patience, support and flexibility as we traverse this pandemic and its impact on public education and our daily lives. We will get through this together! Now more than ever, the relationships between our schools and families are vital to our success. We have a strong school district and community; our students will benefit from our partnership. We will continue to communicate with you as these decisions are made.

Take care. Be well.

Sincerely,
Nancy R. Santilli
Superintendent of Schools
Kenston Local Schools | www.kenstonlocal.org