North Quincy High School Transitions To Remote Learning

QUINCY, MA—Students at North Quincy High School were dismissed at 9 a.m. on Monday and will be learning remotely for the next two weeks following a weekend party that involved approximately 70 students.

Superintendent of Schools Kevin W. Mulvey released a statement on Monday morning after he was informed of the party, which did not follow appropriate COVID-19 precautions.

"Photos were posted on social media and COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing and mask wearing were not observed," the statement says. "After consultation with the Quincy Health Department, I am moving North Quincy High School to remote learning for the next two weeks and canceling Athletics to protect the health and safety of the students and staff."

The students who attended the party are being asked by Quincy Health Department Commissioner Ruth Jones to get tested for COVID-19 and quarantine for 14 days.

"Quincy Public Schools' ability to remain open under the hybrid learning model is dependent on all of us in the community adhering to guidelines and staying safe," said Mulvey.

According to statistics released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on Thursday, Quincy is currently in the yellow zone and experiencing approximate 7 new coronavirus cases each day. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the town has reported 1672 positive cases, 99 of which were reported in the last two weeks.