UPDATE: Greendale Schools To Close Amid Coronavirus Scare

GREENDALE, WI — School officials in Greendale have officially made the decision to close schools in response to the growing coronavirus concerns.

"After further discussion with public health officials and understanding the full data surrounding the CDC recommendation of social distancing to slow the spread of the COVID-19, Greendale Schools will be closed effective Monday, March 16. I do want to stress that there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Greendale at this time," district interim superintendent Kim Amidzich said Friday, March 13. "We will re-evaluate the need for continued closing and communicate to families, staff and the community on or before Wednesday, April 1 of the plans to reopen Greendale Schools. Greendale Schools 2020 Spring Break remains scheduled April 6 through 10."

Digital Learning

Digital learning for grades 6 through 12 will begin for students on Wednesday, March 18. School principals for those grades will communicate directly with students and families with additional information on digital learning access and expectations via email by noon on Tuesday.

Digital learning will begin on Wednesday, March 18 for those students. We will work individually with those students who indicated in the survey taken at school today that they have limited or no access to the internet at home.

The Greendale School District's Elementary Team is meeting on Monday to discuss how we will proceed with elementary school learning during this closing period. More information on this will be provided to families early next week.

Access to Lunch Service

The District will have lunch available beginning Monday, March 16, for any families in need. This lunch service will be served at College Park Elementary from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays. More information on this will be provided over the weekend.

Bridge for Kids and Care 4 Kids Child Care

Bridge for Kids and Care 4 Kids programs will offer child care for students who are currently enrolled in these programs on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17. Families enrolled in these child care programs will receive information directly from the Bridges/Care4Kids program. Beginning March 18, Bridge for Kids and Care 4 Kids will be closed through April 3, 2020.

District officials strongly encourage families to follow the guidance and recommendations provided by the CDC regarding safe hygiene and travel. Students and staff who travel to any Level 2 or Level 3 country, or any area in the United States with a significant outbreak, may be asked to self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to school or work. More information on COVID 19 is available on the CDC website.

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The following District events are also canceled:

• Canterbury Raffle Basket Night on March 18
• Senior Night at the Theater on March 19
• Honk! The Musical on March 20 and 21
• All District Concerts on March 24, 25, and 31
• Park & Rec Dance Recital on March 28