Latest KCSD COVID update: community spread ebbs in Clinton, Centre; cases within district drop
BALD EAGLE TOWNSHIP, PA – While COVID-19 cases across the area have been increasing recently, the latest update from Keystone Central School District Superintendent Jacquelyn Martin shows a drop in active cases within the school district community.
The superintendent’s Friday report to the community:
April 23, 2021
KCSD Staff and Community,
Positive cases in our area and across Pennsylvania have been increasing in recent weeks. Currently in KCSD there is only one active case of Covid-19 among our staff and just three among our students across four different schools. I want to commend our staff and students for their vigilance in following the safety guidelines and keeping pandemic contacts to a minimum. These efforts help us keep our schools open and in-person learning available.
It is possible that these numbers could change very quickly and we may be required to implement short term school closures at any time. Please be sure to report any known cases to the appropriate building principal and follow the social distancing guidelines. Keep your child home if they may have been exposed to anyone with Covid-19, or if they exhibit any of the Covid-19 symptoms.
Below is the most recent data for community spread for the counties in our school district:
* indicates substantial level of community spread (over 100 cases per 100,000 people)
| County | March 26
2021 |
April 2
2021 |
April 9
2021 |
April 16
2021 |
April 23
2021 |
| Clinton | 168.3 | 245.9 | 155.3 | 284.7 | 256.3 |
| Centre | 238.3 | 237.7 | 239.6 | 233.4 | 197.7 |
| Potter | 24.2 | 48.47 | 115.0 | 54.5 | 187.6 |
I would like to remind parents/guardians to complete the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Survey – the link below is only for Parents/Guardians and I encourage all families to submit a response. This survey data will enable us to identify and monitor trends, challenges and perceptions in the district so that we can measure progress and strive for continuous improvement. Please complete this anonymous survey by Friday April 30, 2021.
2021 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SURVEY – PARENT/GUARDIAN
Pennsylvania has now entered Phase 2 for vaccinations. All Pennsylvanians 16 and older are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. KCSD does not require Covid-19 vaccinations for students or staff. However, if you are interested in local information for your family click here or call 844-UPMCVAC (844-876-2822). We recommend that all parents and guardians consult with your child’s physician for recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend,
Dr. Jacquelyn Martin
Superintendent
FREE Meal Distribution Information for the NEXT WEEK
Seven days of bundled breakfasts and lunches will be available for ALL CHILDREN AGES 1 – 18 in the KCSD community at the following locations:
Monday: April 26, 2021
Robb Elementary – main entrance
- 4:45 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Central Mountain High School – bus loop entrance in parking lot “B”
- 4:45 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Monday, April 26, 2021
Bucktail High School – main entrance
- 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
