As the next school year fast approaches, the coronavirus pandemic is still infecting tens of thousands of Americans every day and we cannot relax as this silent killer may strike us again. The threat of contracting Covid-19 remains as strong as ever and it is imperative that parents and students have the option to take full virtual schooling in September. The school district is currently considering a hybrid model where students have to go to school at least twice a week for in-person learning. Students should not be forced to go to in-person learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The health of students is paramount and should not be compromised. The West-Windsor Plainsboro school district has released a plan where students and parents can choose whether to take a hybrid model of learning or a full virtual model of learning. We request that the Montgomery Township School District adopt the same method of reopening for at least the first half of Semester 1.

Sincerely,

Akshat Yalamarty, Sridutt Saripella, Navya Korala