Lake Oswego first in metro to confirm return to schools The district plans to have all elementary students back to in-person learning by Feb. 25. As districts across the state closed for winter break, Gov. Kate Brown announced new COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools. The Dec. 23 announcement called for schools to reopen for in-person instruction as soon as possible, with a goal of Feb. 15. On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Lake Oswego School District Superintendent Lora de la Cruz announced that the district's goal is to open the first week of February. "We are optimistic that with safety at the center, we can begin a gradual and safe return to AM/PM Hybrid in-person school with the well-being of teachers, staff, students and families as our top priority," de la Cruz said in a message to the district community.