Face-to-face classes in elementary and secondary schools in General Santos City are expected to resume this week, according to officials.
DepEd General Santos City announced the development through its official Facebook post following a joint press conference held yesterday afternoon.
DepEd General Santos City and the city government discussed planned resumption during their joint press conference on August 11, 2026.
Authorities directed schools to implement their School Safety Primer and safety protocols before resuming classroom-based learning activities across the city.
Schools must use only classrooms located on the ground and second floors to protect students, teachers, and personnel during classes.
School officials must conduct short emergency drills daily to prepare students and personnel for possible emergencies during regular school operations.
Schools must establish clear procedures for safely reuniting students with their families whenever emergencies disrupt normal operations or require evacuation.
Officials must maintain reliable communication systems while coordinating closely with local agencies responsible for emergency response, public safety, and assistance.
School heads may choose the most appropriate learning modality based on their schools’ readiness, needs, and circumstances during this transition.
These modalities include full face-to-face, limited face-to-face, modular, online, or blended learning depending on each school’s assessment of current conditions.
DepEd reminded school communities to remain vigilant, calm, and prepared while gradually restoring regular learning activities across General Santos City.
The education department emphasized that safety remains the primary priority as schools transition toward normal operations and resume classroom-based learning.
