Some Orchard Park students will resume in-person instruction April 26
When it comes to middle school and high school students, however, those children in grades 6 through 12 will have to wait. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:13 PM EDT April 18, 2021
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. The Orchard Park Central School District has announced that fourth and fifth-graders who have been on hybrid schedules can return to full-time in-person instruction starting April 26.
The district said the return of those students is possible, citing the recent 3-foot distance guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In a letter to parents they added some changes to student and teacher schedules will be needed at South Davis and Windom, but specifics will be shared this week.
Higgins: Schools in Erie, Niagara Counties to receive nearly $414M in COVID-19 relief funds
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WASHINGTON (WKBW) â Democratic Rep. Brian Higgins (N.Y.-26) announced on Wednesday that schools in Erie and Niagara Counties will receive nearly $414 million in COVID-19 relief funds under the American Rescue Plan.
Here s a breakdown of estimated funding by school district
Akron Central School District
$4,035,000
$2,761,000
$3,088,000
$3,851,000
$1,674,000
$4,107,000
$2,685,000
$12,028,000
$34,005,000
$996,000
$5,974,000
$1,384,000
$5,964,000
$6,510,000
$1,596,000
âSchools have taken extraordinary measures to meet the challenges of keeping children safe and learning during the pandemic,â said Congressman Higgins. âThis has been a difficult time for districts, teachers, staff and families. Federal resources are urgently needed at the school district level directly and specifically to keep st