Two days ago we learned about an additional COVID positive case within our community and for precautionary measures, we pivoted to remote learning for all students at Lyndon Town School for October 27th and 28th. During the last two days we have collected much information about relevant contacts and have met with the Department of Health. Contact tracing has linked the confirmed case within our 6th grade community to the new information. 

Because we separate classes by cohort within Lyndon Town School, sub-groups are isolated within our in-person school community. This allows groups to safely return to in-person learning while an affected group remains on remote learning out of the building. Students in PreK-5th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade will return to in-person learning at LTS tomorrow, Thursday, October 29th. The 6th grade community will continue to learn remotely until Monday, November 2 (please note this change from the original 6th grade return-to-in-person date of Friday, October 30). 

The department of health has instructed us that a small number of students, faculty and staff (combined) are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID tests. These individuals are required to quarantine and/or be tested within strict timelines from the time of last contact. We have chosen to keep the entire 6th grade remote for continuity of learning and equity purposes. 

Thursday October 29th – All LTS return for in person learning except 6th grade. Monday November 2- 6th grade returns for in person learning (This is an extension from the original return date.) 

Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. A decision to pivot to remote learning will always fit within the following criteria: positive COVID-19 case; requirement by another governing body such as the VT Dept of Health; or lack of available faculty/staff. 

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out directly to principal Amy Gale, Nurses Tara Prue or Abbie Russel, or to Superintendent Botzojorns. We all welcome calls and emails so we can respond directly to any questions you may have. 

With respect and appreciation for being partners together in this challenging journey, we are

Sincerely yours,

Amy Gale, Principal

Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent