STARTING NEXT WEEK RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOLS WILL BE MOVING TO A MODIFIED VERSION OF PHASE 3.
Jeff Powell -In response to Gov. Edwards’ announcement moving our state to Phase 3, all middle and high school students will resume every day attendance schedules no later than Friday, March 19th. As we finalize the logistics for transportation and food service, please follow information from your child’s school for when he/she is to return to everyday classes.
All students enrolled in our 100% virtual program and making adequate academic progress are allowed to continue in the virtual program.
Also, please know that we will continue to follow all prescribed safety precautions to the maximum extent possible. If your child is experiencing any COVID-like symptoms, please keep them home and have them tested.
As we make this shift, let’s continue to show the world that Rapides Parish truly is #bettertogether.
Until the coronavirus is stabilized and more than 80% of Louisiana’s residents have been fully vaccinated, I believe sending kids back into the classroom on 3/19/21 is a mistake. The virus IS NOT UNDER CONTROL at this time. Are you intentionally trying to get people sick again? I understand the importance of kids attending “in-person” school, but I also understand the danger of this virus as well. I would not and will not send my kids into the classroom at this time. I’m not willing to risk the kids lives, my life, or the lives of the people I love.