December 3, 2021, Fairview, OR – Reynolds Middle School will return to in-person learning next week. On Monday, December 6th, teachers will return to campus to prepare for in-person learning. Students will return with a staggered start. Sixth grade students only, will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, December 7th; 7th grade students only, will return to in-person learning on Wednesday, December 8th; and 8th grade students only, will return to in-person learning on Thursday, December 9th. All students will be back to in-person learning on Friday, December 10th.

A full review of campus safety occurred to make improvements such as providing adult supervision in more challenging areas of the campus. Therefore, Reynolds Middle School will have two additional campus monitors to help support safety while building relationships with students. Campus Monitors provide necessary supervision during passing time in hallways and help students learn skills to self-regulate in their interactions with each other.

A peer mediator program is under development to allow students to actively participate in helping students resolve conflicts peacefully and with longer lasting results and additional mental health practitioners are being recruited to support student wellbeing. Engaging social skills campaigns will occur monthly to provide student learning and practice for socialization in small and large settings.

We will also encourage our families to have conversations together to discuss their student’s social and emotional health, constructive ways to de-escalate feelings of anger and frustration, the importance of physical boundaries, and the impact of bullying while in person or through social media.

“During this short-term distance learning time, we worked diligently to ensure teachers, staff and administration at RMS acquired the social-emotional support and academic tools to provide every student with a safe learning environment,” stated Dr. Danna Diaz, Superintendent of Schools, Reynolds School District. “We would like to thank parents, students, teachers and staff for their patience and understanding during our short-term distance learning time to help ensure we return to a safe, productive learning environment,” she added.

For a full list of support measures and further information on Reynolds Middle School’s return to in-person learning please visit: https://www.reynolds.k12.or.us/rms/short-term-distance-learning

About Reynolds School District:
As a community, we prepare lifelong learners to achieve their full potential in a complex and interconnected world. Reynolds School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups in our society. Reynolds School District Board of Education ensures that all educational programs, activities, and employment will be free of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, or age.

Contact: Steve Padilla, Assistant Director of Public Relations and Partnerships – spadilla@rsd7.net; 707.330.6559

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