The Hope Public School District announced Monday night that Beryl Henry Elementary School will switch to an all virtual format beginning today, as the result of COVID-19 concerns.
In a press release, HPS Superintendent Dr. Bobby Hart said BHE will pivot to an all-virtual format beginning Nov. 10 through Nov. 27, due to concerns regarding probable close contacts by faculty and staff.
He said faculty and staff who are not quarantined as a result of the virtual pivot will return to campus on Monday, Nov. 16.
Hart and Communications Director Ken McLemore both specified that the move mainly concerns the impact among faculty and staff, as opposed to students.
"There is currently no evidence at this time of any 'outbreak' among students or faculty," McLemore said.
Hart said teachers will be in contact with parents concerning the pivot period.
Students at BHE will use the Lincoln Learning platform to continue their daily studies online. BHE will also be undergoing a deep clean during this period.
All students in the HPS have been provided access to wifi services or alternatives to allow for off-site study.
HPS Child Nutrition Services Director Deanna Gilbert said in a press release that all BHE students will be eligible to receive meal services via drive-by pickup at Yerger Middle School during the period, from 11 a.m. to Noon on Monday and Wednesday. The meals given Wednesday will be for the rest of the week.
Currently, students in all schools in the Hope Public School District, other than BHE, may either attend classes on campus or virtually, through the Hope from Home Virtual Academy platform.