To: All Parents/Guardians of Caston Students
From: Mrs. Cindy Douglass, Superintendent
Date: March 13, 2020
Re: Coronavirus Pandemic - Impact to Caston School Corporation
This morning, Caston School Corporation staff met at 8:00 a.m., and subsequently a group of Superintendent’s and Administrators from the immediate outlying area met to discuss plans for the coming days in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are utilizing guidance from the Indiana Department of Education, direction from Governor Holcomb, information from the Center for Disease Control, our county health departments, and other guidance being provided to Indiana’s K-12 public schools to make the most informed decisions possible at this time.
The decision has been made to cancel school for all students March 16, 2020 - April 3, 2020. This includes all sporting and extra-curricular events, practices, and any additional school activities in which students would be involved.
Caston staff will work on Monday, March 16th to do extensive planning for the delivery of educational materials to students. Caston will utilize a combination of eLearning days and cancelled days (up to 20 “waived” days have been issued by the state at this time) over this period of time as follows:
March 16 - Cancelled day - NO eLearning
March 17, 18, 19, 20 - Caston WILL conduct eLearning
March 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 - Spring Break
March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 3 - Cancelled days - NO eLearning
Students were informed today near dismissal time regarding the plans for this timeframe. On Monday, March 16th, students/parents will be allowed to enter the building to pick up items forgotten/needed such as technology, musical instruments, medications, etc. which may be needed for the time off. This is the only day the building will be open for this purpose.
This situation is a very fluid situation and guidance is coming to us literally on an hourly basis. We will communicate to families as to plans beyond April 3rd at an appropriate time in the future. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we attempt to navigate this extremely difficult situation.
Mrs. Lucinda Douglass, Superintendent
douglasc@caston.k12.in.us
574-598-8000 x 336