Middletown Public Schools

The Middletown School Committee approved an amended masking policy as a result of the expiration of Governor McKee’s Executive Order on mandatory mask wearing in schools. Masks will be recommended, not required. Middletown Public Schools will move to a mask optional policy for all students, faculty and staff starting on Monday, March 7, 2022. This covers all school buildings AND school busses. Students and staff may still wear face masks whenever and wherever they choose. We also acknowledge that some students or staff may not have a choice to remove a mask at this time because of personal or family circumstances. All are encouraged to seek counsel from their doctor or child’s pediatrician when making the best personal or family decision. In preparation for this change in policy, we ask for parents to please educate your child(ren) on if or when they should wear a mask as teachers will not be able to monitor individual decisions.

SchoolHouse Connection is a national non-profit organization working to overcome homelessness. Guess who they featured in their recent newsletter? MPS! To read more visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ig9te-q3B8z8R1fPnWKGp9P7wZ5Mb4eO48U4N8sGxeo/edit?usp=sharing

Middletown Public Schools will have a ONE HOUR delay today Monday, Feb 14.

Gov. McKee announced plans to lift the statewide school mask mandate on 3/4/22, allowing decisions about masking to be made by local school districts at that time. As a result, MPS will be revisiting their masking policy at the next school committee meeting 2/17 at 4:30PM.

Due to the forecast for dangerous driving conditions, Middletown Public Schools will have a DISTAMCE LEARNING day tomorrow., Friday, FEB. 4, 2022. Teachers will provide instruction. Students will be expected to log on at scheduled times. Schools will share schedules.

JAN 31, 2022 Middletown High School has a backed up pipe that is causing water issues. Grades 9-12 will be dismissing early today at 12:40pm.

Middletown Public Schools WILL OPEN ON A NORMAL SCHEDULE with no delay Monday, Jan. 31. We would like to thank the MPS facilities staff and the town public works crews for their outstanding efforts to make this opening possible in the wake of Winter Storm Kenan.

From MPS Building Committee https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/school-building-committee-pushes-for-larger-bond/

STEM VACATION CAMP Feb. 22-25 (Tues-Fri) 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Open to K-5 Grade Students Camp will be held at the Gaudet Middle School For application and details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dvfbfXcqqDKr71__WxvTquR6ghgWAUgRQtN_rTOvqUg/edit?usp=sharing

GAUDET 6th 7th and 8th Grade Chorus gave a stellar performance last night. They were led by Miss Hookway. Many thanks to Ocean Pointe Chrurch for hosting at their beautiful auditorium. The Gaudet band plays tonight at 6:30!

Gaudet Library has just received a gift of 100 new books. These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books, and encouraging parents and children to read together. These titles were selected by a group of Rhode Island School and Public Librarians. We hope that this gift will encourage more students to check out books for pleasure reading.

MPS will follow the recommendations of CDC/RIDOH, effective immeidately. They include SHORTENING ISLATION AND QUARENTINE duration for students/staff to 5 days. For the full guidance click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/113kfkrfmrqof6qDla735R7NeVV0F9pD9/view?usp=sharing

Due to the impending storm, we will have a DISTANCE LEARNING day on Friday, 1/7/22 Staff /Students should work from home. Teachers will provide LIVE instruction. Students will be expected to log on at scheduled times. Schools will share DL inclement weather schedules.

Happy New Year! We look forward to welcoming back staff and students on MONDAY, Jan. 3, 2022. PLEASE stay home if you are experiencing any sickness. Here is the latest update from our commissioner: https://5il.co/13mpb

Check out the latest Student of the Week! Story Link: https://www.middletownri.com/DocumentCenter/View/3313/SOW-FAS-Jenord-Lewis

Sign up for a Dec. 7 COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5- to 11-year-olds in the Gaudet Middle School cafeteria, 259 Turner Road. For more, visit https://mdl.town/12721Vaccinate online. No vaccines for adults or boosters available.

Thanks to M’town Senior Center for their generous donations of $$$ and clothing for our students. TEAM work at its best in this GREAT Town!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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