HCPS to Return to In-Person Instruction February 1st Under Hybrid Model

Following Monday’s approval by the Henderson County Board of Public Education, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) will Return to Learn in February under the same operations as in December before the Winter Break.

This means PreK-3 and eligible Intensive Intervention students will begin attending class on campus in-person every school day (Plan A) beginning Monday, Feb. 1. Students in grades 4-12 will resume face-to-face learning under the hybrid (Plan B) model on Feb. 1. HCPS will operate under these plans until further notice or Board action.

In December, the board discussed considering Plan A (fully in-person) for all elementary grades and Plan B (hybrid) for grades 6-12 in February. However, acknowledging that Plan A implementation will eliminate social distancing within classroom environments and on school buses for elementary students, district administrators recommended fully in-person for only grades K-3 at this time.

This recommendation is part of HCPS’ continuing efforts to reintroduce more students to the traditional face-to-face learning environment, as long as it is allowable under Executive Order and advisable by local public health officials