Seattle schools will reopen in person after winter break

Despite the presence of the omicron variant and the University of Washington’s decision to restart remote learning for the first week of winter quarter, Seattle Public Schools says it plans to reopen schools for in-person learning as scheduled on Monday, Jan. 3.

Most UW classes return to remote learning for first week of winter quarter

The district says it is also preparing for the possibility that some classrooms and maybe even some schools will have to restart remote learning at some point in January.

“Uncertainty at any time is challenging, but no more so than now, after the stress and anxiety of the last several weeks,” the district wrote in a memo on its website. “We are sharing this information with you now so you can be as ready as possible should your child need to switch to remote learning.”

Seattle Public Schools says it intends to provide updates. Meanwhile, the district is encouraging families to get vaccinated, get booster shots, avoid large gatherings, continue wearing masks and social distancing, and wash hands frequently.

The district is also recommending students get a COVID test before returning to school on Jan. 3. If students or their families are experiencing any symptoms, students are asked to stay home and contact their school.

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