GVSD Announces Intention To Open Virtually

MALVERN, PA — Great Valley School District announced its reopening date and intention to open with fully virtual instruction, as advised by the county health department.

District Superintendent Daniel Goffredo told families and school staff on Aug. 14 that GVSD would follow recently released guidance from the Chester County Health Department. Goffredo said the CCHD issued a recommendation last week that all Chester County schools begin their school year virtually and assess their ability to transition to a more in-person instructional model after Oct. 9.

"The Great Valley School District will honor this recommendation, and therefore all students will begin virtual instruction on Monday, Aug. 31," said Goffredo. "The hybrid model is no longer available to students for the start of the school year. Just to be clear, all students will be instructed virtually on Aug. 31."

Additional information will be emailed to families and staff next week, he explained.

"I'd like to thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we do our best to navigate the pandemic and respond to the medical guidance provided to us. We will continue to monitor the conditions of our community and the county and provide updates to you," Goffredo told parents.

The Great Valley School District Board of Directors meets on Monday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Access to the meeting can be found at the GVSD website.