Earlier today, the Department of Education (PDE) announced that all schools in the Commonwealth will remain closed through at least April 6 as a result of the COVID-19 response efforts. The closure order could be extended beyond April 6 if necessary to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19.

As reported, under the new timeline school buildings would reopen on April 7 for two days to allow school administrators, teachers and other staff time to prepare classrooms, set up cafeterias, schedule transportation and arrange other business operations. Students would return to school on April 9, unless extending the closure is needed in response to the situation with the virus at that time.

All Wayne Highlands School District buildings will remain CLOSED with only very limited essential personnel available. Please contact 570-253-4661 with any questions. Also, stay tuned in by visiting the District website at www.whsdk12.com. When visiting the website, if you haven’t already, to get the latest updates delivered right to your cell phone sign up for the One Call Now Alert system. You can also find out our latest updates by visiting any of our Social Media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).

Please see the information below. As soon as we receive new information it will be forwarded. In the meantime, let’s all do our best to follow the guidance being provided. It’s in everyone’s best interest. Stay well.

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Continued Instruction: At this time, Wayne Highlands School District is working on Remote Learning Plan details.Please stay tuned for additional information.

Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch Program - Continued

As previously announced, Wayne Highlands School District is offering a FREE Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch Program which began on Monday, March 16, 2020. At this time, it is scheduled to run through the current closure of March 16 - March 27, 2020.If closure is extended beyond March 27, 2020, any changes to the Free Grab and Go Program will be announced. The Program is open to all children eighteen (18) and younger.ALL children 18 and younger are eligible. Grab and Go meals are served each day at Damascus Area School, Honesdale High School, Preston Area School, and the Cooperage. The Program is FREE! Everyone is encouraged to participate. Please see the details below.

Damascus Area School ~ 174 High School Road ~ Damascus, PA
Honesdale High School ~ 459 Terrace Street ~ Honesdale, PA
Preston Area School ~ 1493 Crosstown Highway ~ Lakewood, PA
The Cooperage – 1030 Main Street ~ Honesdale, PA

Grab and Go Pick-Up Schedule ~ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.