Clark To Decide Whether Students Can Return To School Friday

CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public Schools will make a decision Friday on whether to reopen to in-person instruction on Monday.

"This update will be based on the data to be released toward the end of this current week. Please know that we share the common goal of getting our students back into our buildings as soon as health and safety guidelines allow for such a transition back," stated Superintendent Edward Grande this past Tuesday.

Clark Schools have remained on all-virtual learning mode for the past few weeks and students were set to return to school on Jan. 11. Due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Grande extended virtual learning through this Friday.

All school activities, including athletics, have also remained suspended during this time.

Grande previously said the district would be revisiting the decision to remain virtual on a weekly basis.

Clark Township last reported a coronavirus update on Jan. 11. The Health Officer reported a total of 867 COVID-19 cases since March, with 809 investigated, and 58 pending.

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