Rochester Community School Press Release 

March 13, 2020 

Rochester Community Schools Staff and Parents, 

As you are aware, we have been closely monitoring information from the Centers for Disease Control, Indiana State Health Department, and we have been working very closely with our local Fulton County Health Department regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19). 

Upon the advice of the Fulton County Health Department Director, Dr. Reyburn, we will close our schools starting Monday, March 16, 2020. Please note the following information: 

EVENT & ACTIVITIES: Effective Saturday, March 14th, we have cancelled all extra-curricular, co-curricular, events, practices, and activities at RCSC buildings/district until further notice.  

SCHOOL: Monday, March 16th - Rochester Community Schools will not be in session.  Teachers and staff will report during contracted time.  This is when medications and forgotten supplies can be picked up.    Elearning will take place on Tuesday the 17th, Wednesday the 18th, and Thursday the 19th.  School will not be in session on Friday, March 20th.  Monday and Friday are waiver days provided by the State of Indiana and we will not be required to make these days up.  

March 23rd - April 3rd: School will be closed for Spring Break.  Only essential personnel will be allowed in buildings. 

Please be aware that these precautions are being taken to reduce or limit our community's exposure to the virus. As a reminder, those practices include: 

·         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. 

·         Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throw the tissue in the trash. 

·         Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. 

The Indiana State Department of Health has also established a hotline for the public. Should you have questions or concerns regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19), please contact the following phone numbers for assistance: 

P:317-233-7125 from 8 AM - 8 PM P:317-233-1325 from 8 PM - 8 AM 

We will share additional information regarding elearning, lunch plans, and procedures, as well as other important updates over the next couple of days. Please be watching for additional information on the RCSC website/Twitter/Facebook to be shared.

Should you have questions regarding this information, please contact our Central Office at 574-223-2159. 

Respectfully 

Jana Vance, Ed.S

Superintendent

Rochester Community School Corporation