Superintendent’s Office
August 25, 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
As part of our Welcoming Students Back: Restoring Safe ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ plan, HSD is committed to providing you with ongoing updates and communication.
Masks
The Government of Manitoba has mandated the use of non-medical masks in all schools. As per the provincial directive, all students in Grades 4-12, and all staff and visitors are required to wear non-medical masks where 2-metre physical distancing is not possible. Bus drivers and all school bus passengers in Grades 4-12 are required to wear non-medical masks on the bus. Parents/Guardians will continue to choose whether students in Grades K-3 should wear a mask.
We understand that for some parents/guardians, the mask requirements are a concern. We respect the diversity of opinion and value your constructive feedback; however, ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ must follow safety protocols set forth by Manitoba Education and the Chief Provincial Public Health Officer. Mask requirements in schools are provincially mandated. The  remains the best forum for parents/guardians, caregivers, and students to post questions and give feedback.
School Plans
A reminder that your child’s school will communicate their Back to School Plans on Friday, August 28. School offices are open today.
Video Message
Next week’s update will include a video message for all parents/guardians, which will include some examples of safety measures being put in place to ensure our schools remain safe and engaging learning environments.
Respectfully,
Shelley Amos, Interim Superintendent/CEO