Kirtland Students on Remote Learning thru Thursday

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:36 AM

The district has worked with the Lower Valley Water Users Association on the testing needed to lift the boil water notice. Because of the number of tests required, the district has decided to keep students on remote learning as a precaution for their well-being. If test results come back early, the district must still follow processes and protocols to flush and clear the water lines at each school before in-person instruction can resume. Safety is our top priority for the well-being of our Kirtland students.

From Central Consolidated Schools:

Tuesday, October 19, 2026

The following Central Consolidated School District schools will remain on remote learning through Thursday, October 22, 2026:

Judy Nelson Elementary School
Kirtland Elementary School
Kirtland Middle School
Kirtland Central High School

Additional information will be coming shortly, so please stand by for more alerts today and throughout the week from the district and your schools.

Student-Led Conferences: Student-led conferences will take place as scheduled on Thursday evening, October 22, and Friday morning, October 23.

Assignments: Each school will contact families about how teachers are preparing assignments and how students can engage with their teachers this week. Remote work will be provided through Schoology and in-school packets. Teachers will share a virtual link for students to join for assistance with learning. Stand by for more updates.

Meals: The district is arranging Grab-and-Go meals TODAY at each school site for pickup from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Stand by for more updates.

Athletics: Scheduled sports events will continue. Kirtland Middle School and Kirtland Central High School will contact families directly about upcoming events and the protocols in place for games.

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