I am writing to inform you that The Storm King School will be moving exclusively to online instruction beginning Monday, November 23. This decision is based on a letter the School received from the Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) on Friday informing area schools of the inevitability of a mandated county-wide closure.
Due to the rising levels of COVID-19 and expected complications associated with the upcoming holiday, we do not expect to resume in-person instruction until the second semester begins in February 2021. Looking forward, the School will continue to follow its academic calendar as scheduled through final exams and the end of Semester 1. A revised daily schedule will be sent out later today.
At this moment, we have zero positive cases in the community. This suspension of in-person classes, as disappointing as it is, comes at a good time for our school. Those students who are looking forward to returning home for the holiday can do so with less fear of quarantine delaying their trips, and we can feel thankful that we are healthy as a whole.
Boarding students have the option of returning home or remaining on campus. Our dining hall will continue to serve meals on campus for those in residence, and our facilities will remain open for their usage. Please be sure to inform the School of your plans.
Day students who need to come to campus to pick up academic or personal materials can schedule a time via e-mail or call the Dean on Duty. Any other questions can be directed to the Dean on Duty at (dod@sks.org, +1 845-629-0344).
Thank you once again for your continued support and flexibility throughout this most challenging semester.
