Islesboro Central School Head of School Chuck Hamm released the following letter March 22: 

Dear ICS Community,

Islesboro Central School will be closed to classes until April 27th. We will reassess the situation at that time. The Kinnicutt Center will also remain closed until further notice. I want to update you on recent events and the decision to keep ICS closed until the end of April vacation.

The school building itself is undergoing a deep clean. Thanks to our Islesboro staff, lunches continue to be prepared and delivered to school-age children living on the island. If you would like meals delivered to your child, contact Melissa Burns at mburns@icspathways.org. Lunches are free to all school-age children. Please take advantage of this service. It will be one less thing you have to worry about, and we are happy to provide a small measure of comfort.

Teachers and counselors continue expanding their online capabilities. Students have adapted quickly to this new style of learning. While online learning is not comparable to classroom education, it is the best option available. Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, counselor, or me with any concerns, suggestions, or questions.

Social distancing is the number one way to slow the spread of COVID-19. I ask that we all practice social distancing and limit our contact with people outside our immediate families. Recent cases show that school-age children are more susceptible to complicated symptoms than previously believed. Children can also pass the virus while showing no symptoms themselves. Vigilance is our best defence.

These are trying times. I remind all of you to pat yourselves on the back and take a breather. You’re all doing an amazing job given the circumstances. Remember, nature is still out there waiting to embrace us. Walking, reading, listening and supporting each other, are some strategies that will see us through the weeks ahead. Please reach out if you need assistance or have questions.

Warmly,
Chuck Hamm
chamm@icspathways.org