IN an updated memorandum Friday, acting Education Commissioner Eric M. Magofna said while schools remain closed for the next 10 days, Public School System instruction will continue online through Blackboard starting Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. “More details regarding online instruction will be provided by school administrators,” he said. “All staff should work with their school administrators to prepare for remote learning. [PSS] central office staff should continue to report to work.”
In line with the governor’s directive, there will be no face-to-face classes for the next 10 days for all PSS schools and programs beginning Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.
Magofna said PSS is working closely with the Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. to conduct contact tracing and enact safety protocols.
All PSS extracurricular activities and scheduled events are suspended until further notice, but the school system will continue to provide meal services to students through Grab-and-Go.
“Please present current student IDs to claim meals,” Magofna said. Food Services are available from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the following school locations:
• Chacha Oceanview Middle School
• Dandan Middle School
• Francisco M. Sablan Middle School
• Garapan Elementary School
• Marianas High School
• Saipan Southern High School
• Tanapag Middle School
• Dr. Rita H. Inos Jr/Sr High School
• Tinian Elementary School
“Register your child to get screened and tested for Covid-19 at https://covidtesting.chcc.health,” Magofna said.
“You may feel worried or anxious about the near future and your family’s health. Rest assured that your child’s and family’s health is our priority. If you feel the need to reach out for help, please contact mentalhealth@cnmipss.org”
