• Gov. Brown Announces Return to In Person Learning, Later Tours Sitton Elementary with Superintendent Guerrero

    3/5/2021
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    Kate Brown and Guadalupe Guerrero at Sitton

    Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks at the Sitton library, with Superintendent Guadalupe Guerrero looking on. (Photo by Beth Conyers)

    Dear PPS Families and Colleagues,

    We proudly welcomed Governor Kate Brown to Sitton Elementary today for a tour of our limited in person instruction classrooms there and to look at the health and safety measures the school has implemented in anticipation of hybrid learning this spring. Our thanks to Principal Dana Nerenberg for hosting us at her wonderful school. 

    Earlier in the day, Governor Brown announced that all Oregon schools will reopen, at least in hybrid form, in late March (grades kindergarten to 5) and in mid-April (grades 6-12). PPS, and all school districts in Oregon, await further details as we continue our planning work, now months in the making, to welcome back students to safe and supportive learning environments this spring. 

    Given the significance of today’s announcement from Governor Brown, it’s understandable that you might have concerns and/or questions, whether you are a student, educator, staff member or family member. Along with other school districts across the state, we are anticipating more detailed guidance from the governor and the Oregon Department of Education. We will share those details with the PPS community as soon as we receive them. 

    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic more than a year ago today, everyone at PPS has worked to support our students and families, providing learning in the safest manner possible given community health metrics. We have been continuously engaged in planning for the eventual and safe reopening of our schools. We have aimed to be safe, prudent and responsible throughout this pandemic, and soon it will be time to begin seeing more of our students in person. With safe practices and routines in place, we believe students will benefit from being on campus and seeing their classmates once again.

    We remain grateful for your flexibility, creativity and understanding over the last year. Much more to come next week.

    We wish you a safe and peaceful weekend.

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