Congratulations to Horace Mann fifth-grader Aeron Jones, who was named this year's Junior Fire Chief thanks to his winning essay on fire prevention during cooking. Traditionally, the new Junior Chief earns a ride to school in a fire truck but due to students learning from home currently, the Fire Department surprised Aeron at home with a special delivery of the trophy.

Yesterday, the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) issued a recommendation that all schools within its health jurisdiction begin the 2020-21 school year remotely “due to the elevated health risk posed to students, staff and family members” and that schools “discontinue extracurriculars such as sports, band, theater, choir and other activities during the remote learning period.” Read the full CCBH press release here.

Therefore, following the recommendation of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH), the Lakewood City School District plans to begin the 2020-21 school year operating remotely. If conditions change in Cuyahoga County prior to the start of the school year and the CCBH modifies their recommendation, we will adjust accordingly.

Also per the CCBH recommendation, all athletic and other extra-curricular activities will be suspended immediately until further notice. 

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