Hope for Educators: Weston Schools Dismissing Early, Westport Schools Virtual as Staff Attend Staples Field House Vaccine Clinic

The Westport-Weston Health District is hosting a large COVID-19 vaccine clinic today at the Staples High School Field House for educators in Westport, Weston, Easton, and Redding. Westport Public Schools will be learning virtually today as their educators take part in the vaccine clinic, while Weston will be experiencing an early dismissal for the same reason. Redding & Easton will remain in school while staff attend to their vaccine appointments at Staples.

The Town of Easton has contracted with the Westport-Weston Health District throughout the pandemic, and due to their shared Public Schools Central Office with Redding, educators in both Easton and Redding were included in today’s clinic invitations. Westport Public Schools described that more clinics will be scheduled to support staff in receiving their vaccines, which they became eligible for on Monday.

Redding Public Schools Chairperson Chris Parkin expressed gratitude to the WWHD for their help in getting their educators vaccinated during Redding’s Board of Education meeting last night.

Educators in the four towns join those around the country who are excited to be receiving their vaccines as schools remain in-session.