Coronavirus Updates
Our Commitment to Health and Safety
Littleton Public Schools continues to work with our local public health agencies as we monitor the global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The health and safety of all of our students and staff continues to be our first priority in the wake of this evolving situation. We encourage everyone in our school communities to listen to facts and not respond to fear.
Littleton Public Schools has made the decision to delay its first day of school until Monday, August 24, 2020.
Resources
Colorado Crisis Services Hotline
Call 1-844-493-8255
Text “TALK” 38255
Chat online
https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ (in Spanish)
In an emergency, please call 911. LPS Security is also available 24/7 at 303-347-3420.
How to talk to your kids about coronavirus
- What Kids Want To Know About Coronavirus: (NPR)
- How to Talk to Your Kids (NBC News)
- What is Coronavirus? A Cartoon for school-aged children
- How to wash your hands (for young children)
- Parent Guidance on Talking to Kids (Child Mind Institute)
- Helping Kids Manage Anxiety around COVID-19 (Videos from GoZen)
- Como Enseñar a Sus Hijos a Lavarse las Manos
- Como Hablar con Sus Hijos del Coronavirus
How adults can protect their mental health
Additional Resources
- CDC Coronavirus - Fact Sheet (in Spanish)
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) (in Spanish)
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Resources
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Website
- World Health Organization (WHO) (in Spanish)
- Hunger Free Colorado - Food Resources (in Spanish)
- Littleton Food Pantry Resources (in Spanish)
- Students Experiencing Homelessness
Restart Task Force
Updates
July 31 – LPS Updates Restart Plan, Introduces Decision-Making Process
July 21 – Temporary Online Program for Students (TOPS) Information & Registration
July 17 – LPS Delays First Day of School Until August 24
July 7 – LPS Returning to In-Person Learning August 13
June 17 – Restart Task Force Update
June 10 – HS Athletics/Activities: Phase-In June 15
May 28 – Task Force: Plans For School Next Fall
May 22 – End of Year Message from Supt. Ewert
May 15 – LPS Plans Graduation Ceremonies
May 13 – Materials Pick-Up and Drop-Off at Schools
May 1 – LPS Career/Tech Ed Students and Teachers Help Local Healthcare Workers Stay Safe
April 30 – Retrieval/Return of Materials; Summer Activities
April 24 – 2020 LPSF Spirit Celebration Goes Online
April 23 – Update Regarding LPS Graduation Ceremonies
April 17 – Supt. Ewert: Distance Learning and Bond
April 15 – LPS Distance Learning Student Grading Practice
April 14 – LPS Alumna Working on COVID-19 Vaccine
April 7 – Video Message from Supt. Ewert
April 3 – LPS Cancels In-Person Learning
April 2 – State and National Testing Update
Mar. 27, 2020 – Update: LPS Proms and Graduations
Mar. 25, 2020 – Supt. Ewert: Distance Learning Coming
Mar. 25, 2020 – Health Dept.: Stay-At-Home Orders
Mar. 20, 2020 – Supt. Ewert: School & Locker Access
Mar. 18, 2020 – Supt. Ewert: LPS Distance Learning Plan
Mar. 13, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) School Closure
Mar. 12, 2020 – LPS to Close March 16 to Prevent Spread
Mar. 12, 2020 – Suspension of Activities, CHSAA Athletics
Mar. 11, 2020 – LPS Update Regarding Coronavirus
Practice Good Hand Hygiene
Practice Respiratory Etiquette
Clean and Disinfect
