District Status: Schools closed remainder of school year; FWCS Offices closed 3/23-6/14 FWCS - COVID-19 Information
CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS?
At Fort Wayne Community Schools student and staff safety and well-being is our top priority. If you have a question, concern or comment about any health or safety issue, please let us know.
Call our COVID-19 Hotline at 467-1907 or message us at Let’s Talk!
Be kind! As COVID-19 continues to spread in communities in the U.S., worry, anxiety and fear can lead to stigma toward certain groups. Stigma and discrimination can create fear and anger that is misdirected at our neighbors instead of at the disease itself.
FAQ FOR PARENTS
Pandemics are fast-moving and information can change quickly. We will keep you as up-to-date as possible as the situation changes. (updated 5/15/20, 8:30 a.m.)
- On Monday, April 6, teachers began using PowerSchool to connect with students by hosting daily office hours and posting learning opportunities at least three times per week.
- ALL FWCS buildings were closed March 23 and will reopen in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders. Meals will continue to be distributed M-F from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the elementary schools.
- Cleaning supplies used by Sodexo are effective in killing the corona virus. While schools are closed, Sodexo will be extensively cleaning the buildings to prepare for the return of students and staff.
- Our initial focus was on supporting graduating seniors to ensure they have the credits needed to graduate. These students are enrolled in Edgenuity courses online.
- As schools are closed for the remainder of the school year, districts are required to provide 20 additional instructional days through remote learning. FWCS has submitted and posted its continuous learning plan on the website. Please review for more detail.
- Beginning April 6, all teachers began holding daily office hours and posting assignments at least three times a week in PowerSchool. We also have weekly lessons posted for students and parents to continue learning through the remainder of the school year.
- After much consideration, Fort Wayne Community Schools has determined the traditional graduation ceremonies will not be able to take place for the Class of 2020. FWCS will instead honor the graduates with the production of virtual commencement ceremonies using pictures of each of the members of the Class of 2020. Schools will distribute caps, gowns and other graduation materials over the next two weeks according to the following schedule. Schools have established schedules to space out student arrivals between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the following days:
- Tuesday, May 12, South Side High School
- Thursday, May 14, Snider High School
- Friday, May 15, Northrop High School
- Tuesday, May 19, Wayne High School
- Wednesday, May 20, North Side High School
- As with retrieving items, please refer to the flyers for the details and times to return any items you have.
The Allen County Department of Public Health is gathering information from the community to assess how prepared we are as a community to endure a local COVID-19 epidemic. The answers you provide will be used by the Allen County Department of Health and other partners to identify needs within the community. The results from this survey maybe shared for greater awareness or used for research.
Allen County Health Department Survey
Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health COVID-19 hotline at (260) 449-4499 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COMMUNICATING TO PARENTS
In addition to regularly updating this web page, FWCS will utilize its regular communication tools to provide updates to parents. If you are not currently signed up, please utilize the instructions below.
SchoolMessenger – Make sure your child’s school has your cell phone number. Then, text YES to 67587
Peachjar – Go to www.peachjar.com to sign up and select the school(s) you want. Or, contact your child’s school to have your e-mail address added.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Allen County Broadband Internet Access Survey
Safeguards to Ensure a Safe Work Environment During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS - CURBSIDE PICK-UP OF BELONGINGS
SECONDAY STUEDNTS - LOCKER CLEAN-OUT & MATERIAL DROPOFF
Continuous Learning Plan Summary
Final Continuous Learning Plan
FWCS Parent Letter 4-17-20 (Spanish)
FWCS Parent Letter 4-9-20 (Spanish)
FWCS Parent Letter 4-9-20 (Burmese)
FWCS Parent Letter 3-26-20 (Spanish)
FWCS Parent Letter 3-26-20 (Burmese)
Parent & Student Learning Resources
FWCS COVID-19 Parent Letter 3.19.20
3/13/20 FWCS Letter to Parents
SPANISH 3/13/20 FWCS Letter to Parents
BURMESE 3/13/20 FWCS Letter to Parents
Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Stop the Spread of Germs (English)
Stop the Spread of Germs (Spanish)
Stop the Spread of Germs (Burmese)
FWCS COVID-19 Hotline (260) 467-1907
What can parents do to protect their family?
- Parents should take the same precautions they would for any common cold or flu.
- Family members need to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. (Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective).
- Hands should be washed before eating, after using the restroom and when you come inside from outdoor activities.
- Teach children to keep their hands away from their mouth, eyes and nose.
- Cough and/or sneeze into your elbows or a tissues, not your hands.
- Distance yourself from anyone coughing or sneezing.
- Encourage healthy habits, including eating a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough sleep.
- Do not send students to school when they are sick.
Wash your hands regularly!