Falmouth High School Returns To In-Person Learning

FALMOUTH, MA — On Monday, a weekend teen party in Woods Hole forced Falmouth High School to shift to fully remote learning. But the change will be short-lived, as school officials announced the school will return to in-person classes Tuesday.

The weekend party involved several Falmouth students getting together without wearing masks or practicing social distancing, Principal Mary Gans said. Gans said she was "profoundly disappointed" that students would put the school community at risk.

But after consulting with town health officials and school nurses, Gans said the hybrid model at Falmouth High School will resume.

"We have no evidence of any COVID-19 cases associated with the party," Gans said in a statement. "As long as we continue to wear masks, wash our hands, and practice physical distancing while at school, we are following the guidance to remain safe. As we look ahead, I am hopeful that students will make responsible decisions, and strive to support us in our efforts to make Falmouth High School a safe and healthy school for all."

School schedule for rest of week

Students in Cohort B1 and the everyday cohort will attend school in-person class Tuesday. Students in all other cohorts will attend school remotely.

All students, both in-person and remote, will follow their half day schedule exactly as it appears in PowerSchool via the "My Schedule" option.

Then on Wednesday and Thursday, students in Cohort B2 and the everyday cohort will attend school in-person. Students in all other cohorts will attend school remotely.

On both days, all students, both in-person and remote, will follow their half day schedules exactly as they appear in PowerSchool.

There is no remote Wednesday this week, and there is no school for all students this Friday.

Marching Band and all athletic practices and games can resume Tuesday.