According to a statement issued by Superintendent Tony Reddick, Gadsden City Schools students and staff will be required to wear masks for the next two weeks.
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Due to an increase in COVID infections over the holiday break, we are requiring all students and staff to wear masks for the next two weeks (until January 18th), at which time, we will reevaluate the situation. We believe the recent infections associated with our students and staff may be due to the omicron variant, which is reported to cause a short-lived infection with milder symptoms.
Let’s remember too, it is also flu season, and we want to keep our families as safe as possible. Once again, I think a mask requirement is a minor inconvenience for those who are not in agreement compared to illness and potential loss of work, instructional time, and learning.
COVID cases are increasing! Let’s fight back by protecting ourselves, our colleagues, classmates, and loved ones. As usual, I appreciate your hard work and support and I respect any opinion that is contrary to this request.
Superintendent Tony Reddick
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