Throughout the month of February, students will be learning about Black history and showcasing their learning through a school-wide "museum" experience. Since we can't go on a field trip, the field trip will come to us! Read the February Newsletter from Principal Schmitt.

The Winter 2021 Newsletter Newsletter highlights the many achievements throughout the Lockport City School District during this unusual school year. Enjoy reading about all that has taken place, and what is yet to come in Lockport!

District Wide Safety Plan Amendment Proposal: The comment period will run from Thursday, February 4 through Friday, March 5, 2021.  Comments will be sent to Kevin Guay, District Safety Officer. Visit www.lockportschools.org/dwspp to review or comment.

Emergency School Closing Procedures: A Message from Superintendent Bradley to update parents/legal guardians on the process for closing or delaying school.

The District dinner program is on hold effective February 1, 2021. Breakfast and lunch take home meals will still be available to the hybrid students on Tuesdays and Fridays. Meal pickup for remote students will still be available on Wednesdays between 11AM-3PM at:

• North Park Junior High School: 160 Passaic Avenue, north cafeteria door 4
• Charles Upson Elementary School: 28 Harding Avenue, cafeteria door 6b

School Board Election and Budget Vote is Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Noon to 9PM. You must be registered with the Niagara County Board of Elections to vote on the school budget and referendums. Registration deadline is May 9, 2021. Voters may register with the Niagara County Board of Elections by filing an online application with the DMV.

Yellow Zone Test Results Summary: The in-person hybrid instructional model will remain in effect until further notice. However, as we continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and monitor staff coverage concerns in each school building, a shift to the full remote instructional model could occur on a building by building basis.

Coronavirus resources and information can be found on our website at www.lockportschools.org/coronavirus. Positive cases can be tracked by visiting New York State's school covid report card at schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov.

This is a reminder that due to COVID-19 all district buildings, playgrounds, and athletic facilities are CLOSED for usage by the community and students until further notice.