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Area Schools are Beginning to Cancel or Postpone Numerous Events and Activities.

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The Kenton City Schools and Ridgemont School District both issued a release today outlining cancellations or postponements of numerous events into early April.

The following was provided by Kenton:

Following Governor Dewine’s strong recommendation to limit large, mass, indoor events in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Kenton City School District will be making decisions on approaching events based on Social Distancing Protocol and the best information available at the time.

We will keep the community informed as more information becomes available. The latest updates will be posted on our website and social media pages.

All indoor school-related and district sponsored events after school or on the weekends are canceled through April 3, 2020, and will be rescheduled if possible at a later date.

Outdoor after school related clubs, activities, and sports will continue as scheduled at this time.

All field trips, professional travel, and conferences will be canceled through April 3, 2020 and will be rescheduled if possible at a later date.

All facility rental agreements will be canceled through April 3, 2020.

If you have any questions regarding a facility request form with the district during this time period, please contact the district office at 419-673-0775.

The following came from Ridgemont:

INFORMATION RELEASE – 03/12/2020 Following Gov. DeWine’s strong recommendation to limit large indoor events in order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus,  Ridgemont Local Schools will be making decisions to proceed, cancel, or postpone approaching events based on Social Distancing Protocol and the best information available at the time. We will keep the community informed as more information becomes available.

The latest updates will be posted on our website and social media pages.

Date, Event, Status:

March 13-15 Musical/Art Show Postponed: Date TBD

March 16 Winter Sports Award Banquet Postponed: Date TBD

March 16-17 K-4 Library Trips Cancelled

March 17 STEAM Family Night Cancelled

March 21 Spanish Club Pancake Breakfast Cancelled

March 21 NASP State Archery Tournament Ridgemont will not attend

March 24 7-12 Band/Choir Concert Postponed: Date TBD

March 27 Parent Conferences K-6 Teachers will be making phone calls to parents during scheduled times – No parent should go to the school building.

April 2 2nd & 3rd Grade Spring Concert Postponed: Date TBD

April 2 FFA National Robotics Competition Ridgemont will not attend

March 12- April 3 Any gatherings and/or community events in district buildings. Cancelled

March 12- April 3 Outdoor practices and games Proceed as planned for the time being or communicate with coaches

Written by: WKTN Staff

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