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COVID Protocols And Precautions Ensure School Year Ends On Safe And Healthy Note
There has been a tremendous amount of cleaning, as well as gallons of hand sanitizer dispensed, meaning the students and staff at Immaculate Conception Catholic School have been able to complete the school year safely, up to the last day of school on May 26.
“We’ve been able to go face-to-face for the entire year,” says Michelle Koch, Advancement Director. “We offered online learning for the families who wanted to stay with virtual for the first half of the year.”
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Strict protocols have been followed, with six-foot distancing put in place for desks, mask-wearing for everyone, and hand-sanitizing stations set up throughout the building. An ionized water system provided for constant cleaning of door handles, interior doors, and walls in the restrooms.
“Mrs. Erica and Ms. Lucy have done a tremendous job cleaning to keep everyone safe,” Michelle says. time outdoors.
Being able to have the students attend in person required more work, but proved to be a positive experience for them.
A school day wouldn't be complete without a chance to spend some time outdoors
“It has been a huge benefit to the children to be in the classroom with their teachers, and with their peers,” Michelle says. “We are very grateful and thankful we’ve been able to do that for the entire school year. But it didn’t happen without a lot of hard work and dedication by many, with additional hours put in by faculty and staff. It has been a huge advantage to have the children in the building.”
In looking ahead to the next school year that begins August 15th, the protocols at Immaculate Conception Catholic School will coincide with directives from our Covid Task Force, Medical Advisory Team, ADH, CDC, and the Diocese of Little Rock
“Hopefully, we’ll be able to be back to normal next year,” Michelle says. “Time will tell.”
If parents or grandparents are considering sending their children to Immaculate Conception Catholic School, they can be assured that everything possible will be done to keep them safe.
“We have put the time and dedication into our faculty, staff, students, and families to keep them safe,” Michelle says. “We are prepared to continue these practices, if necessary.”
Whether in the time of COVID-19 or not, the strong academic programs offered at Immaculate Conception Catholic School remain constant.
“We have a music program like no other, and our computer classes have offered everything from databases to EXCEL to clip art, and even copyright laws,” Michelle says. “We have art classes that pull the creativity out of children who have not experienced it. We have teachers who want the kids to succeed and take the time to make sure they are safe and growing, wanting this for all students. They encourage the students to grow and challenge them.”
