Notice Regarding Prom

I need to put this in writing to ensure we are all on the same page regarding prom. Due to the Covid protocols we are expected to follow to keep our students safe at school, Winthrop High School will not be hosting a 2021 Prom. I am aware that parents may be trying to organize an event on their own and are assuming all liabilities including those associated with a mass outbreak of Covid. Employees of Winthrop Public Schools who go to this private function will be doing so as private citizens and would be liable as private citizens.

If you have any questions, please feel free to see me.

Sincerely,

Principal Mark Campbell

Face Covering Update

Based on the recent announcement regarding the wearing of face masks at outdoor events, the following guidelines will be in place for those events overseen by the Maine Principals’ Association. Please know that these recommendations fully align with the Maine Community Sport Guidelines that have been updated.

• Masks are not required for outdoor practices and competitions. Masks are recommended when 6 feet of physical distance is hard to maintain (e.g., athletes on the bench). They are also required when individuals go inside (e.g., to locker rooms, rest rooms, or on a bus).

• Spectators are not required to wear a mask at outside events if they are able to maintain 6 feet of distancing.

Michael Burnham

Executive Director – Interscholastic Division

Maine Principals' Association

Statement on WPS' Commitment to Equality