COVID 19 UPDATE 8-18-20
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020
Wolf Nation!
Heavener Public Schools considers the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s weekly COVID-19 Alert System, CDC recommendations and other health guidance to help us determine appropriate safety protocols for our schools each week. The SDE COVID-19 Alert System, which measures the risk of exposure across the state, is currently ORANGE 1 for Leflore County. This means we are at the moderate, level of risk.
You can view the color-coded risk map at https://coronavirus.health.ok.gov/covid-19-alert-system
The following safety measures will apply:
• Required health screenings and temperature checks of staff, students and visitors prior to entry
• Encouraged social distancing of 6 feet on all school district property when possible
• Encouraged increased hygiene practices, ventilation and cleaning practices
• Masks for all staff and students in hallways, common areas and during school transportation. Masks may be removed while seated inside classrooms. Exceptions are when eating meals, nap times, recess and during physical education activities.
• Restricted campus visitation; visitors must make an appointment and will be required to wear a mask while on premises at all times. Health screenings and temperature checks will be required for all visitors.
• Encouraged parent drop-off and pick-up of students to minimize the number of students on buses.
• FYI our school district point of contact for health and wellness is Nurse Winters, Nurse Winters can be reached at 918-653-4313
The district’s ongoing commitment to conduct regular cleaning, to encourage frequent handwashing and to promote social distancing when possible will be enforced as well. If you have questions about these guidelines, please contact your school office.
We ask you to continue to be mindful of current health strategies to mitigate the spread of this virus. There is nothing more important to Heavener Public Schools than the safety and health of our students and staff. We appreciate your cooperation, understanding and support.
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PSA... First day of school is August 20th and our second day Aug. 21st then moving to the following two day in person and three day distance learning model for the next three weeks. Beginning Monday August 24 through Sept 11th, each week will be Monday and Tuesday in person classes with Wednesday-Friday distance learning. This will allow the district to reevaluate the COVID 19 color code status and adjust accordingly. Thank you for your help and understanding.
***JOM school supplies for grades K-8th must be picked up by Wednesday, August 19th by noon at the Scott Center.***
Yesterday was Mrs. Cox's birthday. We celebrated with her today with cake, social distancing and smiles (behind the masks). Happy Birthday Mrs. Cox!
Heavener Public Schools "Return to Learn"
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Southeast Oklahoma Area Schools Response Guide
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Faculty and staff celebrated with our elementary teachers of the year. Sabrina Dyer-Upper Elementary and Shelly Brown-Lower Elementary
Heavener Elementals teachers learning virtually and practicing CDC recommendations.
JOM school supplies can be picked up today and tomorrow from 9-2p.m. and next Monday-Thursday from 10-12p.m. at the Scott Center.
HHS Principal Mr Craig and HHS Assistant Principal Mr Nelson pose with recently purchased classroom air purifiers ...
PSA.... Heavener Public Schools has moved the student start from August 10 to August 20 .... in preparation for the upcoming school year ....thank you for your cooperation ...
Learning options at Heavener Elementary and the Mid-level.
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HPS administration getting ready for a new school year #ALPHAMOMENTS
7th grader, Talan Hinds placed 3rd in the state for both Social Studies and Current Events. Top 10 in Science & Math. Competition was held online at the end of June.
FYI from the Choctaw Nation
Halito,
We wanted to share some information with you regarding the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief Fund. You may have tribal members in your district who will benefit from these programs. Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma COVID-19 Coronavirus Relief Fund Programs will be offered based on available funding; applications are now open. For program information and qualification requirements, please visit www.choctawnation.com/covidrelief
Please feel free to reach out to the POSSE program staff members if you have any questions.
Yakoke,
Padyn Stanley
pstanley@choctawnation.com
580-924-8280 Ext. 2297
Megan Hendricks
meganh@choctawnation.com
580-924-8280 Ext. 4848
FYI.... Early childhood PreK enrollment coming up
Happy Fourth of July..... get your fireworks from the HPS athletics fundraisers fireworks stand in the CV/Marvins parking lot ...
First Day of School for Heavener Public Schools.
Heavener Public Schools has the following openings.
Math grades 7-12 other teaching areas are a possibility.
Part-time counselor with teaching duties, would couple with math or art
Upper elementary administration grades 5-8
applications may be downloaded from the Heavener Public Schools website at https://www.heavenerschools.org/ under documents, forms, then applications.
Please submit applications to Superintendent ED Wilson at ewilson@heavenerschools.org or PO box 698
heavener ok 74937
form more information please call if you have any questions at 918-653-7223
Heavener Public Schools is EOE