Schools chief announces staggered return to inschool learning begins Tuesday

Rochester Schools Supt. Kyle Repucci (Rochester Voice file photo)

ROCHESTER - Rochester Schools will use a staggered approach to resume inschool learning with K-8th students returning to the classroom on Tuesday and high school students following suit on Feb. 1, the Rochester School Board decided on Thursday.

The decision to temporarily keep students in grades 9-12 in remote learning was made to help reduce the number of contacts students and staff have as they transition from their first semester classes to their second semester classes, Supt Kyle Repucci said in a statement.

District officials will continue to monitor the situation over the next two weeks and will share any updates should further adjustments need to be made, he said.

"We look forward to having all students who have opted for in-person learning return next month," Superintendent Repucci said. "However, it remains vital that everyone continue to do their part to prevent any further spread of COVID-19 in our community."

The plan allows for those who previous opted for remote learning to continue in that model.

As previously scheduled, there will be no school for students on Monday, Jan. 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.