York Catholic continues to monitor the developing situation related to the Coronavirus in Pennsylvania. As stated yesterday, there are NO known cases associated with our school at this time.
After consultation with the Superintendents from York County and recognizing the interconnectedness of our districts and York Catholic, we have made the determination to close our school building and suspend all extra-curricular activities beginning tomorrow, Saturday, March 14 through March 29, 2020. At this time, we intend to resume all activity Monday, March 30, 2020.
While we understand the gravity of this closure and how it impacts our families, we believe it is in the best interest of our community.
In addition, our originally scheduled student day off for April 14 has been changed to this coming Monday, March 16 and school will now be in session on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
This afternoon, students were directed to take all belongings home in preparation for a deep clean of the building and for use during Flexible Instruction Days, which will begin on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. More information will be sent regarding a distance learning educational plan on Monday, March 16, 2020, which will be in effect during the time of the building closure.
During the next 2 weeks, we will be communicating updates regularly.
Finally, it has come to our attention that a staff member has a potential case of the chicken pox. Please contact your local physician and /or pediatrician for advice, particularly if you or your children have not received the vaccine or have not had chicken pox in the past.
We continue to hold daily conversations with school, Diocesan, local and health officials about this situation. We also encourage you to use the Centers for Disease Control and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health as trusted resources on the latest updates and guidance concerning this health issue.
Thank you for your continued support. We appreciate your willingness to work with us to protect the health and safety of our students and community.
We again thank you for your patience and understanding. Please continue to pray for all of those impacted by this global situation.
