Stafford Schools Switch To Full Remote Learning Until 2021

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — The Stafford Township School District will transition to full remote learning instruction for all students beginning Wednesday. The district will return to in-person learning Monday, Jan. 4.

In a letter sent to parents Thursday, Superintendent George J. Chidiac said the pivot is due to a staff shortage as a result of quarantine recommendations from the Ocean County Health Department.

“We do understand the inconvenience this has posed and appreciate your flexibility and patience during these challenging times,” Chidiac wrote to parents.

Extended day services have been canceled until in-person learning resumes.

Students in need of a Chromebook for the remote period can pick one up Monday at the Stafford Arts Township Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A separate email to parents will include meal pick-up registration for this time period.

Chidiac advised parents to contact the school nurse immediately if any member in a household tests positive for coronavirus.

The Ocean County Health Department has reported 809 cases and 30 coronavirus deaths in Stafford Township since the pandemic began.

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