Milton High School Switches To Remote Classes

MILTON, MA—Milton High School switched to all remote classes for two weeks Tuesday after an increase in positive tests for the coronavirus.

The school had been holding hybrid classes, with students attending in-person classes two mornings per week. Hybrid classes are currently scheduled to resume on Tuesday, November 10.

Interim Principal Karen Cahill sent a message the school's students, families, and staff Monday without disclosing the exact number of cases.

"Due to the positive cases of COVID-19 at Milton High School and the subsequent quarantine requirements of close contacts, we do not have the necessary staffing in order to keep the building open," Cahill said. "Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students, staff, schools, and community safe so that we can continue to offer in-person learning."

Milton High School is not the first in the district to move to remote classes, with Pierce Middle School reopening on October 18 after holding classes remotely for two weeks after three confirmed COVID-19 cases.

The town is currently in the red zone, or highest risk designation for coronavirus cases. This means that the town has more than 8 positive cases a day per 100,000 people based on the last two weeks. Milton health officials reported 4 new cases on Monday, bringing the town's total number of cases to 455.

Positive COVID-19 cases have been on the rise throughout the state. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 1,216 new cases as of Monday, bringing the state's total of confirmed cases to 148,336.