The Houston School District will close three days this week as it moves to a hybrid model of instruction on Sept. 28.
Dr. Allen Moss, superintendent, said to limit exposure to COVID-19 and to continue to improve social distancing, the district will close Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week and is moving to a hybrid model of instruction beginning Monday, Sept. 28, for sixth through twelfth grades.
School staff, during the time off, will work on professional development for virtual/distance learning and allow them to get some rest. The school also will undergo deep cleaning during the time off.
When returning Sept. 28, the elementary school will continue on its five-day schedule. In the other grades a two day in-seat and three-day virtual instruction model will be adopted. Students will attend on a Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday schedule with Friday as an all virtual day. Additionally information about students’ schedules will be released this week.
Moss said he hopes the advanced notice gives families time to plan for the three days off. Activities will continue as allowed by quarantines and positive tests. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Texas County ranks fourth among counties in the state with the greatest percentage of cases in the last seven days.
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