COVID-19 Updates for Families and Staff of Obion County Schools
Updated July 30, 2020
IMPORTANT UPDATE
Obion County Schools has DELAYED the start of school for students until Monday, August 17, 2020. You may click HERE to view our amended 2020-2021 school calendar.
State of TN COVID-19 Case Response Rubric
State of TN Family Resource Guide
Please visit our COVID-19 Information Page for more resources.
Please CLICK HERE for the latest guidance from the CDC.
**The Obion County Schools application for distance learning is open. Please CLICK HERE to complete the application.
We are currently in Phase 2-Moderate Spread of our reopening plan.
The following is what Phase 2 - Moderate Spread means for our schools:
Academic Classes
K-8: Traditional classes with limited interaction as students will stay in their homeroom classroom with assigned seating all day, while teachers rotate classrooms to provide instruction.
9-12: Students will rotate to different classes and have assigned seating.
K-12: Distance learning through online instruction and/or teacher-prepared materials upon parental request.
Disinfection and Sanitation
Clean/disinfect frequently touched surfaces as well as shared objects to the greatest extent possible.
Everyone use hand sanitizer and wash hands to the greatest extent possible.
Face Masks
Highly recommend for everyone to wear a mask or face shield.
Serving Meals
K-12: Breakfast/Lunch in the classrooms with assigned seating.
Students participating in distance learning may make arrangements for meal pick-up at their school.
Temperature Screenings and Symptoms
Screen students and staff when they enter the building.
Send student/staff home if temperature is 100.4°F+
Student/staff temperature 99.5°- 100.3° will be further evaluated by the school nurse.
Students/staff exhibiting symptoms will be isolated from other students and staff.
Transportation
Run buses at 100% capacity
Assigned seating
Mask or face shield will be required.
It is recommended that parents bring students to school if possible.
