Reopening Info & Updates (2020-21) | Hudson City School District

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Reopening Updates (updated 6/7/2021)
Frequently Asked Questions (updated 10/6/2020)
Reopening Plan & Presentations
Video Resources (updated 9/9/2020)

In our ongoing effort to give up-to-date information about the reopening of schools in September 2020, we will be centralizing updates on this page. Please check back regularly for the latest information.

As we proceed through these uncertain and quickly changing times, please know that the health and social-emotional well-being of our students and staff will remain our top priority. The 2020-2021 school year will require us all to collaborate and adapt as we go. As a school community, we will create a safe, effective learning environment for our students and we will get through this unprecedented time in history together.

Reopening Updates

Mask Use Still in Effect (June 7, 2021)
Updated Quarantine Guidance (February 23, 2021)
Travel Advisory Reminder (February 8, 2021)
“Return to School” Protocol (updated February 3, 2021) – If a student develops one or more symptoms of COVID-19, the “Return to School” protocol from the Department of Health must be completed before returning to school.
Clarification on Response to COVID-19 Cases (January 28, 2021)
COVID-19 Testing at School FAQ & Video (January 6, 2021)
COVID-19 Testing Info & Consent Form (January 4, 2021)
Holiday Travel Reminder (December 21, 2020)
COVID-19 Zones Notice & Testing Consent (December 11, 2020)
Regional COVID Update & Reminders (November 23, 2020)
Travel Advisory Information (November 6, 2020)
Reporting Student Absences (October 29, 2020)
Clarification on Contact Tracing (October 23, 2020)
Chromebook Distribution August 31-September 4
Google Classroom Workshop for Parents on August 24, 25 & 26
Reopening Q&A Sessions (August 8, 2020)
Virtual Information Night (July 29, 2020)
Update on Reopening (July 8, 2020)
Reopening Committees (June 16, 2020)

Positive Case Communication

See a list of the positive case notifications communicated to staff and families.

Frequently Asked Questions

[UPDATED 10/6/2020] This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page addresses common questions and concerns related to reopening schools in September. It will be updated as new information is received and details are finalized. The first day of school is Monday, September 14, 2020.

Topics included in the FAQ:

Phase-in schedules (PK-10)
Remote learning schedules
School breakfast and lunch
Health screenings and protocol for suspected/confirmed cases
Arrival and dismissal
And more

Reopening Plan for September 2020

View the HCSD Reopening Plan here (Google Translation available), or download the plan as a PDF.

Supplemental Reopening Plans

Remote Learning Plan (posted on August 14, 2020)
Testing Plan (posted on August 14, 2020)
Contact Tracing Plan (posted on August 14, 2020)

Presentations & Videos

Hudson Junior High School Parent Meeting (August 17, 2020) Click here to watch the video
Hudson High School Parent Meeting (August 13, 2020) Click here to watch the video
M.C. Smith Elementary School Parent Meeting (August 12, 2020) Click here to watch the video
Download the reopening plan presentation and watch the presentation given by school leaders on July 30, 2020

Virtual School

The District is offering families of students entering Grades K-10 the option of full-time online instruction as a replacement to in-person instruction within the school buildings. Learn more about the Virtual School option. The deadline to register for Virtual School has been extended to midnight on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.