Food Changes: In an effort to limit contact and reduce families and staff having to come out daily, we will offer meal pick up on Mondays and Thursdays ONLY, from 10am-1pm and 4pm-6pm in the OES Loop and now at the Apalachin Fire Station instead of AES (see note below.) Families will receive meals to last them multiple days.  If transportation is an issue, please call us at 607-687-7307 x7777 and leave a message requesting delivery. 

***Friday bus drops will NOT be happening on Friday, April 10th*** 

Note on AES location change: We are changing the Apalachin location in order to begin a plumbing repair at AES that was previously scheduled for spring break. This will allow for the necessary time that is now needed.  We appreciate the Apalachin Fire Station (230 Pennsylvania Ave., Apalachin) being able to help with our food distribution. 

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have wide-ranging impacts.  If your family is experiencing a financial impact during these difficult times, there could be benefits available to you. 

• Sign up for free and reduced school meals by applying online at MySchoolApps - Home Page.  Free and reduced meals would be available for your child(ren) for the remainder of the school year and 30 business days into next school year.

• If you are a family that is in need of extra assistance you can also apply for SNAP benefits at https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food at stores.

In addition, New York has established a Novel Coronavirus Hotline, which can provide additional information. Call 1-888-364-3065 with questions or concerns about travel and symptoms.

The district continues to closely monitor this fluid situation and we will follow guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH), Tioga County Public Health Department and the NYS Education Department.

If you or family members begin to show symptoms of a respiratory disease and suspect it may be COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider. Before going to your healthcare provider’s office, inform them that a case of COVID-19 is suspected, and follow their advice.

Please know that, as always, the health and safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we will remain vigilant in our efforts to help prevent the spread of this illness.