Brookings-Harbor School District Families,
I am happy to report that Curry County is now solidly in the “green zone” regarding county risk metrics and school metrics and has remained there for two weeks, according to data from the Oregon Health Authority. These metrics are advisory for school re-opening, and Curry is now in the lowest risk category of the ODE advisory metrics with 9 active cases recorded between Jan. 17-30, and a 2.3% positivity rate of those taking COVID tests countywide.
We began bringing our face-to-face students back to campus grade-level by grade-level starting Jan. 4th, with all grades back in as of Jan. 14th. The second half of the school year commenced Monday, Jan. 25, with the start of second semester classes for our middle and high school students.
Additionally, in partnership with Curry County Public Health and Curry Medical Network we have completed a first round of preventative vaccinations for our teachers and staff.
We must all continue to work together to maintain what we have worked hard to achieve in reopening our schools — we are one of the few districts in the state to have all grade levels participating in hybrid on-site learning.
Our diligence is key as we look with hope toward opportunities on the horizon for athletics and activities, end-of-year celebrations, award ceremonies and more. Please encourage your student to continue to observe all Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidelines on our campuses, including proper mask wearing, physical distancing, and staying home if you do not feel well!
David Marshall, BHSD Superintendent
Feb. 3, 2021