On April 1, the day before online classes started because of the COVID-19 quarantine, the faculty and staff at the C.G. Johnson Elementary School completed a drive-by parade to encourage their students in Reynoldsville and Sykesville. Click here to watch the video.
Although cases have been low in this area so far, Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) has been preparing for the worst-case scenario. That includes creating a COVID-19 unit at Penn Highlands DuBois. At yesterday’s teleconference, Dr. Shaun Sheehan, who heads the PHH COVID-19 task force, announced that the unit is ready and the staff has received…
At a weekly teleconference today, Penn Highlands Healthcare COO Mark Norman stressed that healthcare facilities are still open for those who have other health concerns during this time of COVID-19. “Obviously, as a community, we need to continue social distancing. However, there are still a number of people in our community that are dealing with…
The number of COVID-19 cases in Clearfield County now stands at four. Indiana County now has six confirmed cases while Clarion County has three. Centre County has 26. One problem this area is facing is the lack of testing that’s available to know just how widespread the disease really is. Dr Shaun Sheehan, the director…
Wednesday, April 1st The teachers and staff at CG Johnson Elementary miss our students very much. We are lining up our cars and doing a drive by parade where we will be waving and honking our horns to see our kids. Below is the route and approximate times. ** If you don’t live on the…
Parents, guardians, and students were informed today in a phone message from the DuBois Area School District that online classes will begin this Thursday, April 2. The message also stated that a Chromebook only pickup with take place tomorrow at the DuBois Area Middle School from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Chromebook/Hot Spot or…
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced today that he is extending the school closures for an indefinite period as the state continues its fight against COVID-19. Districts in our area are gearing up to go online. Last week, DASD Superintendent Wendy Benton released a statement concerning the district’s response to the closure. In a follow up…
On March 26,2020, DuBois Area Schools superintendent Wendy Benton provided information about how the district may complete the school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Benton said the PA Dept. of Education had given schools three options in light of widespread school closings. Two of those options did not address the fact that without classrooms…
According to the PA Department of Health, Clearfield County is now reporting a second COVID-19 case. The report comes from the statewide map posted on the DOH website. There are now eight cases in Centre County. So far, no cases have been reported in Indiana, Jefferson, or Elk counties as officials await more test results….
In a letter to parents and guardians, Jeff Tech Director Dr. Barry Fillman announced today that the school will begin online enrichment classes beginning April 6. Teachers will be available on school days from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning that day. The letter also states: “Please reach out to your student’s guidance counselor to…