Before reading further, please click the video below to watch an important message from Dr. Pearce, Superintendent of Schools.
As the video indicates, we're sharing some unfortunate news that comes at a very inconvenient time. Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pearce received a positive test for COVID19 earlier today. He is recovering at home with mild symptoms. As a result, several of our district and building administrators are in quarantine for the next 14 days. Several of our high school administrators are part of this group participating in quarantine as a precaution.
Our seated graduation ceremony had been rescheduled for tomorrow, August 1. Practice for the ceremony took place this morning at RHS. Before finding out the need to quarantine, several of the now quarantined administrators were in attendance at the graduation practice. These administrators, along with all graduates and other employees in attendance, were masked. Per the direction of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department, no students are in need to quarantine. However, out of precaution and after much discussion, the district has decided the best option right now is to cancel graduation.
We will be seeking out input from the class of 2020 to see if the event should be rescheduled or fully canceled. More details on this piece are forthcoming.
This is a very unfortunate announcement for us to have to make. We are disappointed for our graduates, but are also thankful we were able to celebrate with them at the Drive Through Graduation event back in May.
We are appreciative of your grace and patience as we work through all of the challenges that COVID19 are creating. Together we will get through this situation because "We are Republic and THAT'S what we do!"
For questions or comments please contact Republic School District by calling 417-732-3605.
