A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend As promised, we are providing an update on the positive case of COVID-19 at Green Mountain Technical and Career Center (GMTCC). This afternoon, administrators for GMTCC, in consultation with the Vermont Department of Health, determined that GMTCC will continue with remote learning for the rest of this week to allow for a comprehensive contact tracing process. GMTCC Director …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend We learned today that there is a positive COVID-19 case within our extended school community, at Green Mountain Technical and Career Center. Please see Superintendent Cat Gallagher’s message for more information and join me in extending care and support to those by COVID-19 at this time. Because of the cohort/program structure at GMTCC, only one program is impacted. …
A Memo From Superintendent Tracy Wrend At this time of year, we look forward to getting together with family and friends, even more so this year as it may have been months since we have seen each other in person. Please also consider the LSUU communities of Elmore, Morristown, and Stowe as you plan and follow state guidance regarding travel and social gatherings. Vermont …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend The weather lately has seemed to mirror the news. It is hard to keep track! While the next few days are predicted to be unseasonably warm, the snow from earlier this week was a sharp reminder that winter weather is fast approaching. This year we are piloting remote learning on “snow days.” During snow days, all students are …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend Late last week, on October 23, 2020, the Vermont Agency of Education and Vermont Department of Health released an update of their A STRONG AND HEALTHY START Safety and Health Guidance for Reopening Schools, Fall 2020 guidance. LSUU’s Task Force ‘21 will be reviewing specific implementations in our context over the next two weeks and updating our plans …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend We have reviewed the data from the LSUU Family Back to School Survey – Fall, 2020 and are pleased to report that the vast majority of respondents feel confident that our children are in a healthy and safe environment while in school. Additional highlights from the survey include: 87.4% of respondents reported it was easy to follow LSUU’s …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend In recent weeks, we have received several questions about why we are not further increasing in-person learning for students at Stowe High School. First, I want everyone to understand that the LSUU community is 100% committed to providing as much in-person instruction as is safely possible for our students. Unfortunately, in the case of Stowe High School we …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend We are incredibly pleased and proud of the fact that we have had a positive and safe start to the school year. We successfully brought most of our students back for at least two days a week of in-person instruction and found ways to accommodate the concerns of those who do not yet feel it is safe for …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend We are continuing to review data and as of today are on track to transition to Step 3 operations this month. Assuming we continue to meet our internal COVID-19 benchmarks, have low to no active cases in our school community, and active cases stay steady or continue to decrease in Lamoille County, we will move into Step 3 …
A Message From Superintendent Tracy Wrend Dear Parents and Families, COVID-19 has created an atmosphere of anxiety, stress and uncertainty for many of us – adults and children. Fear and anxiety about what could happen during a pandemic to you or your loved ones can be overwhelming. Additionally, some of the necessary public health recommendations for maintaining our physical health, such as social distancing, …
