Covid-19

Dear Students and Families,

It goes without saying that these are trying and challenging times for everyone, as we are dealing with an unprecedented and unique situation. I appreciate those of you who have reached out to me directly sharing your concerns, as they are completely warranted.

We are, at this point, taking all of our direction from the local Board of Health, state officials, and federal agencies. Right now, we can share with you that there is exactly one presumptive case of Covid-19 in all of Worcester County - and that includes all 74 communities. According to our local Board of Health, there are no suspected or confirmed cases in Uxbridge, even though the number of diagnosed cases around the state has continued to rise. The steps being taken in our building, including increased cleaning of high contact areas and added sanitation, will hopefully continue that progression. 

On Tuesday, the Governor declared a state of emergency, which has led us to cancel or postpone any large-scale community events. That begins with the postponement of this weekend's musical performance and the cancellation of the SAT for Saturday morning. 

While we have been in constant contact with the Department of Public Health, and our own Commissioner is conducting a conference call tomorrow with school administrators and superintendents across the state to receive further guidance. In the meantime, please resist the urge to spread rumors, besiege teachers and school staff, and ask questions for which we may not have answers. We will do our best to communicate with you, families, and the community at large as best we can.

In the meantime, stay safe, remember to follow proper guidelines, check the Board of Health's dedicated page to Covid-19, and take care of those who need more assistance in our community.

Best,

Mr. Rubin