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Important Information for VLA Families:Return to School Summary:The Ken-Ton School District is bringing students back to school and moving forward with COVID-19 testing now that the state has released the new guidance for schools and relaxed the testing requirements in Orange and Red Zones. To summarize:
- Gr. K-4 students will return to school this Monday, December 14, following the hybrid schedule, and Gr. 2-4 fully virtual (VLA) students will transition to new teachers for Math and ELA instruction. Please note that Gr. 5-12 Special Classes will return with this group.
- Gr. 5-12 students (including Gr. 5-12 Special Classes) will return to school on Monday, January 4, following the hybrid schedule.
- Friday, December 18, which was originally scheduled as a half-day, will be a full day of instruction
You can watch Tuesday’s Board of Education presentation for additional details and information: https://youtu.be/_9leHEjq-JQ?t=2010
COVID-19 Testing Information:Testing will begin for elementary school students and elementary school staff the week of Monday, December 14. For elementary school students, testing will take place on Wednesdays, and parents/guardians will accompany their children. For middle/high school students, testing will take place in school and will begin the week of January 4.
Click here for a PowerPoint presentation regarding the testing program:
Click here to read the Friday, December 11 Ken-Ton Weekly Connection, which has detailed information on the testing program:
The following links will take you to the specific locations in the December 11 Video Update:
- Intoduction
- Testing Overview & Purpose
- Information About the Test (BinexNOW) and Demonstration
- Elementary School (Gr. K-4) Testing Details
- Secondary School (Gr. 5-12) Testing Details
- Staff Testing Details
- Frequently Asked Questions
For more information and updates, please refer to the Ken-Ton Weekly Connection.
What You Need to Know (Gr. 5-12 Families):
Gr. 5-12 Group A, Group B and In-Person/Special Class students will return to school on Monday, January 4. Fully virtual VLA students will continue with fully remote learning. Click here for the Wednesday, December 30 edition of the Ken-Ton Weekly Connection, which focuses on the Gr. 5-12 return and testing.
Return-to-School Video Presentation:
Click here for a short video summary of the return-to-school plan for Gr. 5-12 students and how to find out which days your child will be attending school:
Testing Information:
Student COVID-19 testing for Gr. 5-12 students will begin the week of January 4. Testing will take place in school. Click here to view a video summary of the testing plan for Gr. 5-12 students:
Click here to view a short video of one of our own secondary school students being tested:
Click here for more information about the school testing plan:
- Secondary School (Gr. 5-12) Testing Details (YouTube Video)
- December 11, 2020 Testing Presentation (PDF)
Testing Consent Form:
The district must have your consent on file to test your child. If you haven't done so already, please complete the electronic consent form. If you have already completed it and wish to change your selection, simply submit a new form for the child (only your most recent form will be referenced). You can access the consent form here:
Return-to-School Communications:
Franklin Middle School:
Hoover Middle School:
Kenmore East High School:
Kenmore West High School:
Big Picture Program:
What You Need to Know (Gr. K-4 Families):
Gr. K-4 Group A, Group B and In-Person/Special Class students will return to school on Monday, December 14. (Fully virtual VLA students will transition to new virtual Math and ELA teachers on Monday.) Student COVID-19 testing for K-4 students will begin on Wednesday. Parents will accompany their children. A link to the sign-up form is being sent to parents/guardians via text and email.
Click here for a short video demonstration of how to use this sign-in form to schedule a time slot (email web_help@ktufsd.org if you need assistance with the sign-up form):
Click here to view a short video of one of our own elementary school students being tested:
Click here for more information about the school testing plan:
- Elementary School (Gr. K-4) Testing Details (YouTube Video)
- December 11, 2020 Testing Presentation (PDF)
The district must have your consent on file to test your child. If you haven't done so already, please complete the electronic consent form. If you have already completed it and wish to change your selection, simply submit a new form for the child (only your most recent form will be referenced). You can access the consent form here:
