On December 29, 2021, the Provincial Government held a media briefing to update the public on measures underway to manage the current public health emergency. Among other information shared with the public, the following announcement was made regarding the K-12 school system, including all NLESD schools:

The Department of Education, in consultation with Public Health, has advised the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District and the Francophone School District that next week, classes will start on January 4, as scheduled, but in an online learning, virtual format.

An update will be provided to the school community each Thursday, starting on January 6 regarding how the following week will look.

For the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19. For general inquiries related to available government services, please email covid19info@gov.nl.ca.

The complete media release can be found here. Updated information related to schools can be found on the District's dedicated Information for School Communities webpage.