Lakeland schools evaluating next steps following classes cancellation

Schools in the Lakeland are evaluating the next steps following the province cancelling all K-12 classes on Sunday.

Northern Lights Public Schools superintendent Rick Cusson said in a release Monday morning that they are seeking guidance from Alberta Education.

“Today we will be seeking further clarification from Alberta Education about what the cancellation of classes means for our students and our staff,” he said.

“We will also be meeting at the division and school levels to develop plans for the next few days and to start looking at longer term plans as well.

“We do not have a clear idea of what the next few days, weeks or months will look like, but as we confirm information and our plans are developed, we will share that information with you.

“Please monitor your email and check our website (nlpsab.ca) and Facebook page (@nlpsab) for updates.

“I realize many of you are anxious about what this means for your children and their learning and I want to assure you that we are committed to doing what we can to minimize the impact on student learning as much as we can while adhering to protocols and direction provided by Alberta Education.”

Meanwhile, Lakeland Catholic School Division is also evaluating how to move forward but are asking students and parents to not come to the schools to pick up their belongings just yet.

They will provide an update shortly as their teachers meet today.

There is still a lot of uncertainty about what will happen with students who need to take diploma exams.

We will provide updates as they come.