Important Update: In-Person Learning Start Dates

Dear Families,

I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. I am writing to you today with an important update on the start of school.

As you know, for months we have been preparing to reopen our school buildings so that if COVID-19 infection rates fell low enough in our city, we would be ready to welcome students back to school. And thanks to all of you and everything you have done over the last six months, we are there. The city has seen infection rates hovering around 1% for several weeks, making us the only city in the country able to reopen.

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Important Update for Families

Dear Families,

Even in the face of so much change, September is still the most exciting time of year. There’s a back-to-school energy in the air as all over the city, educators, students, and families are getting ready for the school year to begin.

And all of us at the Department of Education have been busy too. In this Reopening Update for Families, I am happy to share important information on:

– The 2020–21 School Calendar
– Ensuring your school’s ventilation is in good working order
– How to get tested for COVID-19 before the school year begins
– How to stay informed on confirmed COVID-19 cases in your school community

As we prepare for the new school year, I want to reassure you that we are leaving no stone unturned to protect our students, educators, and families. That is why we are doubling down on all our health and safety protocols—from ventilation to face coverings, physical distancing, nightly cleaning, and frequent hand washing/sanitizing. It’s why we will make all information available to the public.

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Dewey Graduates

Hello Dewey Graduates,

Diplomas, senior items and refund checks are finally in and ready for distribution. However, due to Covid-19 we must adhere to a strict appointment schedule. In order for you to receive your diploma you must return all electronics, textbooks and sports equipment given to you by the school. You must also have ID to receive your diploma. If you do not or cannot show up for your scheduled time, you must make an appointment by calling the school starting Tuesday, September 15. Walk-ins will be turned away. During this time, you will also be able to clear out your lockers if you have items inside. You will enter the field through the Stillwell avenue parking lot and exit through the ave X parking lot. 

The schedule is as follows: 

Thursday, September 10th 

9am – 10am June 2020 graduates with last names A – B. 

10am – 11am June 2020 graduates with last names C – Di. 

11am – 12noon June 2020 graduates with last names Do – H. 

12noon – 1pm June 2020 graduates with last names I – Le and All January 2020 graduates

Friday, September 11th

9am – 10am June 2020 graduates with last names Li – M

10am – 11am June 2020 graduates with last names N – Sa

11am – 12noon June 2020 graduates with last names Se – V

12noon – 1pm June 2020 graduates with last names W – Z and All August 2020 graduates