She wrote, “The Osceola School District appreciates the understanding, support, and patience from the Harmony Wrangler community as we take this precautionary measure to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff members,”. August 29, 2020, 1:53 pm Students have been sent back home after just five days of in-person learning. “And we encourage you to quarantine or stay very, very close within your family COVID circle until this quarantine period is over so that we can get a handle on this spread and it doesn’t go any further in our community.”. Required fields are marked *. “Our plan had always been to be ready to do that if we had to. Superintendent Debra Pace says students already enrolled in the online program will not be affected. Parents can pick up breakfasts and lunches for their children at the school via curbside pickup Monday through Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. Charles Stillwater Adrienne joined News 6's digital team in October 2016 to cover breaking news, crime and community interest stories. “We are going, to be honest, we are going to be open we’re going to be transparent and we’re going to react,” Pace said. The middle school reopened only a week ago, on Aug. 24.
If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. All students and teachers will transition to virtual learning until the building reopens on Sept. 14. While campus is closed, breakfast and lunch meals will be available for curbside pickup from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each weekday. Also, on Saturday only, the Department of Health will open a free drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for any student or staff member who would like to get tested. She is originally from the metro Detroit area. “The Osceola School District appreciates the understanding, support and patience from the Harmony Wrangler community as we take this precautionary measure to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff members,” Pace wrote. Your email address will not be published. Harmony Middle School to close after 10 staff members test positive for COVID-19 OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – As of Monday morning, every school district in Florida has started its school year. The Osceola School District has worked closely with the Department of Health, and at this time, there is no evidence of any secondary transmission to students. Harmony Middle School will close its grounds down for a face to face learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff individuals tried positive for COVID-19. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. We hope you will choose to live in Harmony. School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace said, “This absolutely started during the pre-planning experience, we had a couple of staff members report testing positive on Saturday, two more on Sunday,”. All students and teachers will transition to virtual learning until the building reopens on Sept. 14. He is a father of two beautiful daughter and currently living in the beautiful city Orlando. Students and staff will return for face-to-face learning on Monday, September 14. According to the district, 595 students and 78 staff members have been in brick-and-mortar classrooms and Harmony Middle School this week. Social Media. OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Harmony Middle School will shut its campus down for in-person learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple staff members at Harmony Middle School during this past week. The Osceola County School District is closing Harmony Middle School for the next two weeks starting Aug. 31 after 11 staff members tested positive for coronavirus. Pace said anyone who has come into contact with a confirmed case has already been notified.
Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Harmony Middle School will shut its campus down for in-person learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Pace says a limited number of laptops and hot spot devices will be available by request and students have been sent home with instructional materials. She graduated from the University of Central Florida and began her journalism career at the Orlando Sentinel. Mission Statement Harmony Middle School inspires young minds to cultivate individual talents and achieve lifelong success. Harmony Middle. They’re asked to call the front desk at 407-593-0416 to make arrangements. Harmony Middle School will close its grounds down for a face to face learning for the next two weeks after 10 staff individuals tried positive for COVID-19.. School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace said, “This absolutely started during the pre-planning experience, we had a couple of staff members report testing positive on Saturday, two more on Sunday,”. Parents who wish to do so can pick up their children early on Friday. Vision Statement Wranglers are forging a culture of enthusiastic learning, purposeful growth, and responsible, global citizenship. We inspire and empower all Central Floridians to discover, grow and engage within and beyond their world.
Harmony Middle School in Osceola County has been closed due to COVID-19. Mr. Charles has worked with BBC for several years before joining as cheif editor for Orlando Solution. Support our extended coverage. School District of Osceola County Superintendent Dr. Debra Pace sent a message to parents notifying them of the upcoming closure.
Students who opted for in-person learning returned to campus on Monday for the first time since mid-March, when schools were shut down to stop the spread of COVID-19. Expand All. Other campuses across Central Florida have opened up as well in the past two weeks. Harmony encompasses 11,000 acres, of which 70% will remain lakes, conservation areas and green space. Out of an abundance of caution, the Osceola School District has decided to move all face-to-face teachers and students at Harmony Middle School to digital learning starting Monday, August 31, for the next two weeks,”. “We are going, to be honest, we are going to be open we’re going to be transparent and we’re going to react,” Pace said. The message sent to the parents was, “The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted multiple staff members at Harmony Middle School during this past week. Part of the community since 1965, WMFE focuses on providing quality national and local news and programming. Your trusted news source for the latest Central Florida COVID-19 news, updates on special programs and more. https://s3.amazonaws.com/wmfeimages/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/28164411/13010_OSCEOLA_DANIELLE.wav, https://s3.amazonaws.com/wmfeimages/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/28164416/13011_OSCEOLA_DANIELLE.wav, Thousands Gather For March On Washington To Demand Police Reform And Racial Equality, The NBA And Local Consulates Open Up Coronavirus Testing Sites In Orlando on Saturday, CFL Technology Source is the official IT Company for 90.7 WMFE. He likes to play basketball in his free time. Students who need equipment for online learning are asked to fill out this form before Sunday. All Rights Reserved. Students and teachers will be permitted to return to campus on Sept. 14. It is not our first option obviously because we believe in face-to-face learning, we believe in offering choice to our parents.”. Announcements. Mission and Vision. Florida mother wakes up to find her boys dead, 36-year-old Louisiana man hid in Florida’s teen bedroom for a month; deputies say, 1 killed and 1 injured in the shooting at Florida Amazon facility, 71-year-old mother died and her two young son lived alone for a week in the house, 14-years-old and 16-years-old shot near a basketball court on Lake Weston Drive in Orlando, 26-year-old man arrested for kidnapping 11-year-old girl; Apopka Amber alert update, 5-year-old daughter stabbed to death by her mother in East Garfield Park. Your email address will not be published. WMFE - 11510 East Colonial Drive - Orlando, Florida 32817 - 407-273-2300. So far, Harmony Middle School is the only one that’s made the decision to temporarily close its doors. Harmony Middle School . Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. WMFE is Central Florida's primary provider of NPR programming on 90.7 FM and Classical Music on 90.7 HD2. This is an important announcement for our Harmony Middle School Wranglers: https://t.co/yMbYAcfqJ4, — Osceola Schools (@Osceolaschools) August 28, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution, the Osceola School District has decided to move all face-to-face teachers and students at Harmony Middle School to digital learning starting Monday, August 31, for the next two weeks. WMFE Journalistic Ethics Code | Public Media Code of Integrity. Pace says anyone who had direct contact with a staff member with coronavirus has been notified by health officials. The community was carefully planned so residents can walk, jog or ride a bicycle to the beautiful lakes, the championship golf course, the schools, parks and Town Square Marketplace. Copyright ©2020 90.7 WMFE. Danielle Prieur is a general reporter for 90.7 News.