- Wharton Independent School District
- Superintendent Update
Coronavirus / COVID-19
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District Weekly Update Special Edition COVID 19 Week of March 23, 2020
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Superintendent Update 3/18/2020
The Wharton ISD continues to closely monitor the current situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety and well-being of our students and families, we have made the decision to extend the closure of the Wharton ISD through Sunday, March 29, 2020. The CDC has already recommended social distancing protocols and is now asking the public to comply with directives related to limiting gatherings to no more than ten individuals or less and implement school closures to mitigate the spreading of the virus. The district will remain in communication with state and local officials as we monitor this situation and keep the community of Wharton informed of any updates.Today we will begin the distribution of student meals at Wharton High School and continue to plan for the continuation of instruction. We plan to announce our plan to continue instruction no later than this Friday and begin the continuation of instruction plan on Monday, March 23, 2020. I appreciate the many teachers and administrators that are working diligently to develop and deliver instructional plans for our students.Please remain in constant communication with your direct supervisor as we deliver information related to the operations of the school district. I would also like to ask that you direct any questions or concerns to your direct supervisor.I pray that everyone remain safe and healthy during the closing of the school district. Please take care of yourself and your family members.Go Tigers and God Bless!
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March 16, 2020 (Grab & Go Meals offered for Students during School Closure) (comidas Grab-N-Go a todos los estudiantes de 18 años o menos.)
Grab & Go Meals offered for Students during School Closure
Wharton ISD will be offering, Grab-N-Go meals to all students 18 years or younger. Grab-N-Go lunches will be served from 10 am – 1 pm at the Wharton High School Cafeteria, Wednesday, March 18th through Friday, March 20, 2020. Parents and students will be able to pick up meals via a drive-through line outside the WHS Cafeteria in the student parking lot. Students must be present to receive a meal.
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El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Wharton cerró todas las escuelas durante la semana del 16 al 20 de marzo de 2020 con mucha precaución debido a las preocupaciones de COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Sin embargo, algunos departamentos y administradores del distrito informaron que trabajarán el lunes para continuar las operaciones del distrito. Durante esta semana de cierres, los administradores y los maestros desarrollarán planes de contingencia de instrucción para proporcionar "escuela" si los cierres se extienden más allá de esta semana. En este momento, no se ha tomado ninguna decisión sobre el cierre de escuelas durante la semana del 23 de marzo. Los funcionarios del distrito estarán listos para proporcionar "On the Go Learning" por si acaso. El “Aprendizaje sobre la marcha” puede incluir tareas empaquetadas para que los padres recojan, completen en casa y devuelvan para calificar solo en caso de que continúen los cierres escolares. Los detalles se están desarrollando y se anunciarán a finales de la semana.
Además, Wharton ISD ofrecerá comidas Grab-N-Go a todos los estudiantes de 18 años o menos. Los almuerzos Grab-N-Go se servirán de 10 a. M. A 1 p. M. En la cafetería de Wharton High School, del miércoles 18 de marzo al viernes 20 de marzo de 2020. Los padres y los estudiantes podrán recoger las comidas a través de una línea de autoservicio. fuera de la cafetería WHS en el estacionamiento de estudiantes. Los estudiantes deben estar presentes para recibir una comida.
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March 13th - 5:00 p.m.
Wharton, TX- Wharton ISD has been closely monitoring the current situation with the COVID – 19 (Coronavirus.) However, out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety and well-being of our students and their families, we have made the decision to extend the 2020 Spring Break through Monday, March 23, 2020. Students should plan on to return on Monday, March 23, 2020. All Wharton ISD Campuses and Offices will be closed until Monday, March 23, 2020. All extra-curricular events have been cancelled for the Wharton ID through Friday, March 20, 2020.
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March 13th - 10 a.m.
Wharton ISD is closely monitoring the current situation with the COVID 19 (Coronavirus). We will continue to be in contact with local, state and federal health authorities. Our custodians have been disinfecting the campuses over spring break. At this time, we have only cancelled the junior high track meet for Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as two of the four schools participating have already cancelled school for next week. We continue to receive updates from the Texas Education Agency and other state agencies. Please continue to check back for updates. At this time, there have not been any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wharton County.
Wharton ISD follows the guidance of national and local health officials to help protect our students and staff from all communicable diseases. The District is aware that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus. While there are no reports of the illness in our area, please be assured Wharton ISD school health officials closely monitor all developments and are in communication with public health agencies. WISD will adhere to all guidance provided by our school health officials in regard to protecting students and staff against the transmission of communicable diseases, including guidance regarding the coronavirus.
There is still much to be learned about 2019-nCoV. Based on current data, CDC advises that this novel coronavirus is likely spread in a similar manner to other respiratory illnesses like influenza. Given that, the best recommendations to prevent the spread of respiratory illness include the following:
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when sick.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
We hope these recommendations will assist you in better preparing for a possible response to 2019-nCoV.As of Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM, the Wharton ISD plans to welcome our students and staff back to school on Monday, March 16, 2020. Please continue to monitor our website and social media as we will post any updates to the community through these outlets.
Tina M. Herrington M. Ed.
Superintendent
Wharton Independent School District
2100 N. Fulton Street
Wharton, TX 77488
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COVID- 19 - Please remember that it is still cold and flu season. Public health officials advise following basic prevention guidelines against the flu and other common respiratory illness including:
- Everyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get a flu shot.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick. Keeping a sick child at home prevents the spread of illness in the school community and allows the child an opportunity to rest and recover.
- Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
