We frequently are asked what it will take for us to return to full in-person learning.  The CDC recently updated the Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools.

Important takeaways from the new guidance when the 5 key mitigation strategies are consistently implemented - especially mask-wearing and social distancing - transmission spread within schools is limited. 

The CDC guidelines have also noted that in order to lessen some mitigation strategies, cases would need to be in the low to moderate range of less than 50 new cases per 100,000.

At this time, Naperville 203 will transition to Stage 4 (full in-person learning) when the state reaches Phase 5.  Currently, the guideline for Stage 5 is a vaccine widely available.  The District has a plan in place to vaccinate quickly and is working with several providers to provide staff vaccines as soon as supply becomes available.  Naperville 203 continues to review updated guidance and will update our Return to Learn Plan accordingly.

At this time, to safely control the number of people in our buildings, we are not allowing any outside visitors or volunteers in our Naperville 203 schools or classrooms at this time. However, we are always looking for qualified substitute teachers and would encourage anyone interested in applying to visit Naperville 203’s job listings site.

Naperville 203 won’t necessarily be “podding” students, the hybrid model allows for us to minimize the numbers of students in our buildings and reduces the mixing of student cohorts or groups.