HARRISBURG, Pa. - Several school districts in Berks County are receiving some help in their efforts to educate their students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Wolf Makes ‘Schools That Teach Tour’ Stop in Berks County. Breezy.. HARRISBURG, Pa. - Several school districts in Berks County are receiving some help in their efforts to educate their students during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIDEO: Berks County Commissioners’ Meeting 03-19-20 Cloudy in the morning. The phone number to call is 610-320-6150 and the email is Covid@countyofberks.com. Wilson School District in West Lawn, Berks County, PA, serves over 5,900 students and 550 faculty members. Site Map. You have permission to edit this article. His district office at the Reading Regional Airport in Bern Township is going to stay open during his recovery. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Antietam, Conrad Weiser, Daniel Boone, Governor Mifflin, Muhlenberg, Reading, and Tulpehocken, along with the Berks County Intermediate Unit, are among 220 school districts and education agencies across the state that will share in $17 million from Pennsylvania's portion of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Cloudy in the morning. However, for many parents, the option to stay home with their child may not be feasible, leaving them struggling to find a safe and engaging space for their children to be during the day. Success! 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Stay up-to-date on breaking news, weather and entertainment with "Desktop Alert Notifications" WFMZ.com. School districts are tasked with ensuring the health and safety of our students, educators, staff, and visitors. The district also launched a special dashboard on the district website, which shows new data by the week and has links from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The district is following a hybrid learning plan, which mixes in-person and virtual, as well as the option for all-virtual. A county-by-county list of ratings is released each Monday. It will also provide the Hamburg Area School District with an allocation of $5.8 million in property tax reductions. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. You have permission to edit this article. There was a problem saving your notification. Area school districts with the most students of color, and the most living in poverty were shortchanged by Harrisburg when federal COVID-19 relief funds were distributed. Some afternoon sun. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. Muhlenberg School District will be utilizing a new statewide school safety program called Safe2 Say Something, run through the cooperation of the Sandy Hook Promise Organization. Due to the continuing COVID-19 Pandemic and the current work-from-home restrictions, the Berks County Conservation District will now be accepting electronic plan submissions. Since that time, the Community Foundation has … The Berks Vital Signs Project provides information about our community that can be used to improve the local quality of life and to better understand when things are going well. The goal is to make collaborative decisions and implement protocols consistently across Berks County schools. Contact your school or district for more information and to confirm the location and/or availability of food after the 2019-20 school year ends. One student at Hayshire Elementary and another at Central York High School. We are here to help! There was a problem saving your notification. 484-258-7000. The center is open seven days a week between the hours of 8 AM and 7 PM. Tom Wolf. Closure orders. The Berks County Intermediate Unit can assist with trainings, workshops, and planning to help ensure that the school is a healthy, safe place for learning. 800 Washington Street Reading, PA 19601. Breezy. Stay up-to-date on breaking news, weather and entertainment with "Desktop Alert Notifications" WFMZ.com. This includes all transportation to district schools, all non-public schools, private schools, and BCTC. The center is open seven days a week between the hours of 8 AM and 7 PM. We invite you to explore the data sets, which include a variety of ways to compare areas within the county, with surrounding counties, and with the state and nation. In coordination with all Berks County School Districts Twin Valley will be closed beginning on March 16 through March 27 due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Cloudy in the morning. Educators, like junior high English teacher Heather Kelly, are focusing on getting to know their remote students before bringing in heavy material. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. VIDEO: Berks COVID-19 Phase 2 Plan for County Government 4-1-20. Students who live in Berks County and attend parochial schools, private schools or are home-schooled are also welcome to attend BCTC. Restaurants lose court bid against indoor dining ban in Pa. Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand, Reading School District, Reading Senior High School: $668,101, Muhlenberg School District, Muhlenberg Middle School: $99,931, Governor Mifflin School District, Governor Mifflin Senior High School: $93,406, Daniel Boone Area School District, Daniel Boone Area High School: $48,324, Conrad Weiser Area School District, Conrad Weiser High School: $42,887, Antietam School District, Antietam Middle School/Antietam High School: $39,222, Tulpehocken Area School District, Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School: $36,761, Conrad Weiser Area School District, Conrad Weiser East Elementary School: $21,594. He said children or adults who are ill or showing symptoms need to stay at home. The superintendent said the district is celebrating everybody heading back to school, but it knows there is still work to be done. The district did the same following Thanksgiving … If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com. The superintendent reminded parents and guardians to keep an eye on their kids' health and communicate all concerns to the district health offices. Each school entity in Pennsylvania must create a Health and Safety Plan that will serve as the local guidelines for all school reopening activities. 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The district where I live, Daniel Boone Area in Berks County, has a similar process. Error! With the first two months of the 2020-21 school year coming to an end, school districts across Berks County are reassessing their plans for providing instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic… Error! Breezy.. WYOMISSING, Pa. - As the new school year begins, a district in Berks County is dealing with active cases of the coronavirus. This map is not exhaustive. "I am grateful the state found a way to provide the money our schools need to keep our children, our teachers and our Berks County community safe during these trying times," said state Rep. Tom Caltagirone. Safe2Say Tip Line. The Central York School District confirms that two more students have tested positive for COVID-19. As with all school emergency plans, the Health and Safety Plan should be tailored to the unique needs of each school entity and should be created in consultation with local health agencies, if possible. "While all schools have been impacted this year by the COVID-19 pandemic, the schools that have been identified under ESSA as needing extra support are facing additional challenges," said Gov. The COVID-19 incident rate is how many people out of 100,000 have tested positive for the disease over the past seven days. The district said the school nurse worked closely with the families to quarantine the students and their siblings from attending any school activities. Warrant issued for driver in fatal tow truck collision. Missing person in Berks County. Breezy. COVID-19 cases are at an all-time high. Select a county on the map to access information on schools and districts distributing meals at no cost to children age 18 and under during the 2019-20 school year. The Berks Career and Technology Center Joint Operating Committee under the leadership of Chairperson, Mr. Oscar Manbeck, BCTC Executive Director, Dr. James Kraft and the Administration of the Berks Career and Technology Center, want to reassure the school districts and students, parents and businesses in which we serve that we remain firm in our stand against racism, injustice, and inequality. Restaurants lose court bid against indoor dining ban in Pa. Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand. VIDEO: City of Reading COVID-19 Press Conference 3/20/20. Some afternoon sun. In a letter to families, the superintendent said over the weekend, the district learned that four students at the junior-senior high school tested positive for the virus. ESSA requires states to designate schools for support and improvement based on the performance of individual student groups in key areas, including academic achievement and growth, graduation rates, and various student success factors. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. There was an error processing your request. These Berks County restaurants were included on a list provided this week by the state Department of Agriculture of restaurant ordered to close for violating COVID-19 restrictions. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Health and safety initiatives include: Collectively, the 18 Berks County school districts, the two Career and Technology Centers, and the Berks County Intermediate Unit are committed to the development of a countywide roadmap for reentry. From the elementary level to high school, adjustments are being made so that a learning experience can be accomplished amid the pandemic. Twenty-six schools representing 12 local school districts have been awarded grants to help students, teachers and families face a variety of challenges as the new school year launches during the pandemic. A Berks County school employee faces charges after being accused of having inappropriate physical contact with a 15-year-old student.The Berks County District Attorney’s Office said … Some afternoon sun. Your child will feel engaged and challenged while continuing to receive the same supports and opportunities provided to students in their district. In a video message posted on the district's website Tuesday, Dr. Richard Mextorf, superintendent, said classes will be held completely virtually from Jan. 4 through Jan. 8 in hopes of avoiding a post-holiday outbreak of COVID-19.. COVID-19 Info Hub; Grades/Home Access Login; School Menus; Attendance Policy; Bus Routes; Class Dojo; Clever Login; Employee Email; Facility Rentals; Guidance Center; ... Reading School District Home of the Red Knights. Get local Breaking News alerts sent directly to your inbox. In a video posted to the district website Nov. 24, the superintendent, Dr. Richard Mextorf, said students will not return to in-person instruction until Dec. 14. March 04, 2015. 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Berks County public school districts offer online learning options for their students in grades K through 12. Some afternoon sun. The Wyomissing Area School District welcomed some students back in person on Monday, and also announced four positive COVID-19 cases within the district. If you are a jobseeker or current employee with questions on the current process or policies, we suggest contacting the district and reviewing the current guidelines as presented by the CDC.If you require technical assistance with applying, our learning center and support team is available. I got an email Monday about a student testing positive at the elementary school. Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County. The Wyomissing Area School District … 610-371-5971. In the 2020-2021 school year, many districts in Berks County have opted to begin the semester virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Frontline Education is closely monitoring the spread and impact of COVID-19. To date, the Wolf administration said it has awarded $87.5 million in Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding, which is part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Before going to any of our offices, please visit the department's website for the most up-to-date information as it is updated frequently. Hamburg School District students returned from their Thanksgiving break virtually Dec. 1 in an attempt to avoid an outbreak of COVID-19, district officials have announced. VIDEO: The Berks County Commissioners announce the “Do Your Part-Stop the Spread” campaign to help control the spread of COVID-19. Elementary schools across Berks County have received extra support from United Way COVID-19 Education Response Grants. 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Corrections or additions to the directory should be communicated to Beth Kozloski at betkoz@berksiu.org.. 4-13-20. Please call Berks County Conservation District’s main line 610.372.4657 for additional information about submitting a plan electronically for review. There was an error processing your request. The County of Berks offices and services are currently limited to individuals with essential / emergency needs only. "The state not only stepped in to help local school districts, but it set aside money for the school districts that needed the most assistance in trying to find a safe and effective way to continue education during this health crisis," said Berks County state Rep. Mark Rozzi. These students need to contact the superintendent’s office of the school district in which they reside to obtain enrollment procedures. Jozwiak announced yesterday he tested positive and is resting at home. Cloudy in the morning. Success! Page last updated: November 13, 2020 WYOMISSING, Pa. - As the new school year begins, a district in Berks County is dealing with active cases of the coronavirus. Mission: The mission of the Real Estate Department is to maintain the quality of services that are offered to taxpayers, municipalities and school districts of Berks County. Students attend one of five elementary schools, one of two middle schools, and Wilson High School. School Health and Safety Plans Submitted to PDE. >>Berks County Representative Jozwiak Tests Positive for COVID-19 (Berks County, PA) -- Republican Representative Barry Jozwiak is positive for COVID-19. 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