ROCK SPRINGS — Sweetwater County School District No. 1 (SCSD No. 1) Superintendent Kelly McGovern wanted reassure residents District No. 1 schools will remain open unless the district is required to move to virtual online learning.

In a letter sent on the ParentSquare App tonight, November 5, McGovern said SCSD No. 1 and Sweetwater County School District No. 2 (SCSD No. 2) sent out a joint communication with Sweetwater County Public Health in order to bring awareness to the steep increase in COVID-19 cases within the community.

“It is important for families to understand that increased COVID-19 cases could lead to a change of tiers in schools,” the letter states.

“SCSD No. 1 is not planning on going to online instruction if we are not required to do so,” she said. “We will communicate if we start to approach a situation where we may have to change tiers outlined in the Re-opening (Smart Start) plan.”

“Our goal and intention is to keep our schedule the same and schools open for in-person learning,” McGovern said in the letter. “As of now, COVID-19 is not school spread, however the community spread could affect the district, and how we operate. Everyone needs to do their part to limit the spread of COVID-19.”

“Again, we are not planning to close our schools and we remain in tier 1. We understand the impact that closing schools has on our community, and we will do all we can do to keep our schools open,” McGovern said in the letter.

District No. 1 will be open with all communication and concerns so that all are informed.

Thank you for your partnership with us in helping slow the spread.