Harrington staff meeting school closure challenges

Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s decision to close schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Harrington School District began serving a “grab-and-go” lunch and a next-day breakfast in front of the school by the kitchen door from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Country delivery via bus routes was added March 23. All children from one to 18 years old, or students, were required to be present to receive the meals.

School personnel are working on a plan to provide childcare for children in grades 4 through 6 for parents who are considered essential military personnel, first responders, and/or who work in the medical...