Otsego Public Schools
Message from the Superintendent - March 15, 2020, 6:00pm
School Closure Update
March 15, 2020
Good evening, Otsego families,
Tomorrow we begin an unprecedented time in our school’s and state’s history of a closure for three weeks to try and help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. I am so proud of our Otsego Public Schools staff and community for stepping up and stepping in wherever possible to do all we can for our kids in the coming weeks. I know this is an uncertain time for all of you as well and we want you to know that we are here to help in any way we can.
This has been a busy weekend behind the scenes preparing for the weeks ahead. We hope you have seen the food service distribution schedule. We are so proud of our staff and community for quickly coordinating 11 drop-off locations and multiple times to try and allow every family the opportunity to pick up meals for their children. If you are unable to get to a site, please email us at ops@otsegops.org to schedule a delivery.
Remember, our buildings will be open to pick up any personal items or medications Monday, March 16th from 9am-3pm and Tuesday, March 17th from 2pm-7pm. All of our buildings will be closed after that time until we reopen April 13th.
Our teachers will begin distance learning preparation tomorrow with assignments and activities to come starting Monday, March 23rd. Look for details from your building principals and child’s teacher(s) as those plans come together toward the end of this week. We are also putting together a resource for you with several learning opportunities your child can begin to participate in at home this week, especially at the elementary level. All of our local Little Libraries are also stocked to encourage students to read and have books at home.
We understand there are still a lot of unknowns for this closure. I will provide a short update each day at 3:00pm on our special closure webpage so you are updated, just as we are, of the latest information. And if there isn’t any new information, I will let you know that as well. We cannot be more proud to be a part of Otsego Public Schools and have all of your support. We appreciate your patience and your help at this time. Thank you.
Jeff Haase
Otsego Public Schools Superintendent.
Otsego Public Schools
Email: ops@otsegops.org
Website: otsegops.org
Location: 400 Sherwood St, Otsego, MI, USA
Phone: 269-694-7900
Facebook: facebook.com/otsegops
Twitter: @OtsegoSchools