September 27th:

NOTE: Anyone who was in direct contact with COVID-19 positive individual has already been notified.

A staff member at Jack Jackter Intermediate School has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating. As soon as the District was made aware of this confirmed diagnosis, CPS notified the Chatham Health District (CHD) to assess the risk of transmission. Based on the guidance provided by the CHD, the District is taking steps to keep our community safe. We have reached out to those who came into contact with this individual who tested positive. We will operate within the statutory requirements around the confidentiality of the individual. The District will remain open and students will continue to be taught in cohorts.

We will continue to monitor and communicate with you regarding this situation. YOU MAY ALSO REFER TO OUR COVID-19 WEBPAGE FOR UPDATES.

Effective Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Colchester Elementary School will be closed for in-person classes for 14 days due to a staffing shortage. There will be no instruction for CES students on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 to allow teachers to prepare for remote learning. All students will transition to remote learning beginning Wednesday, September 23, 2020. See COVID-19 webpage for details.