Barnegat Schools Switch To Full Remote Learning For 2 Weeks

BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Township School District will transition to full remote learning beginning Monday. The district will return to in-person learning on Jan. 25.

In a letter to parents on Friday, Superintendent Brian Latwis said the pivot is due to a rise in coronavirus cases both locally and regionally, which could cause staffing shortages in the district.

“We are thankful that we have not experienced a COVID-19 spike within our schools. At the same time, we recognize that our region is experiencing a surge. Today our municipality saw 30 new positive cases, which represents the highest single-day tally since the pandemic started,” Latwis wrote.

Specific information about each student’s schedule will be announced by the school building principal.

During this time period, meals will be distributed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. from Barnegat High School and Lillian M. Dunfee School.

Vocational schools will continue on their current schedule. Information about bussing and in-person athletics is forthcoming.

The Ocean County Health Department has reported 1,029 cases and 27 coronavirus deaths in Barnegat Township since the pandemic began.

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