Dear RPS Family,
Thank you for reaching out to me with your questions and concerns over the past 24 hours regarding the coronavirus. Many of your questions have been focused on school closure: Will we close? If so, when? For how long? We are working with our partners – the Richmond City Health Department, the City of Richmond, the Chesterfield/Henrico/Hanover school systems, the Virginia Department of Education, and numerous non-profits – to make the best possible decisions for our students, families, and staff. I will follow up with additional information this evening.
I recognize that a palpable sense of anxiety has descended upon our community – and our nation – over the last 48 hours. Please know that I am committed to doing everything necessary to protect our students and staff, no matter how unprecedented. As disconcerting as things are, I am buoyed by all of you, the RPS Family. Your commitment to one another – which I witness every day in our schools – is why I know we will get through this and come out even stronger on the other side.
With great appreciation,
Jason