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Closing Out the School Year

Over the last several weeks, we have been able to return our elementary students to school full-time and our secondary students back ½ days five days a week.  We have done so by following the guidance as ordered by the Governor, OHA, ODE and our local health authority, UCoH, with fidelity.

However, recently our county cases rates have risen, and our county is moving back to the “high” risk category officially on Friday.  Lately, we are seeing more cases in our schools than we have in some time.  There is every indication that this trend may continue for the next few weeks.

Therefore, we will finish the 2020-2021 school year with no further changes to our current operations; elementary schools will remain in-person and secondary students will finish the year in hybrid as they have since March 29th.  I arrived at this conclusion based on the above but also taking into consideration that we can safely keep our secondary students distanced, thus minimizing the number of exclusions in the event of a positive case in our schools, and students and staff have settled into a consistent schedule.  By the time we implement one more transition, there would be three weeks of school left, and in my opinion, there would be negligible if any advantages in doing so.

By stabilizing the remaining days of school this year, we can thoughtfully plan for any summer opportunities and begin creating a final plan to fully open schools in the fall.  I know that the circumstances that we have faced have put tremendous pressure on all of us.  To your credit, your children’s ability to adapt, and the dedicated work of our staff, we are nearing the end that I am sure we are all anxious to put behind us.  It is important for us to take what we have learned and apply what we can moving forward.

In the meantime, please do your part to reduce the spread of the virus and its variants.  Utilize the universal precautions over the next several months to ensure the opening of several vital community businesses and events as well as opening schools in the fall.  I would ask that you consider the advantages and disadvantages of immunizations for yourself and family and do so if you are so inclined.

Looking forward to a fresh start and smooth opening in the fall of 2021.

Respectfully,
Chris Fritsch

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Mensaje del superintendente
Cierre del año escolar
27 de abril de 2021

Durante las últimas semanas, hemos podido regresar a nuestros estudiantes de primaria a la escuela a tiempo completo y a nuestros estudiantes de secundaria ½ días cinco días a la semana. Lo hemos hecho siguiendo las pautas ordenadas por la Gobernadora, OHA, ODE y nuestra autoridad de salud local, UCoH, con fidelidad.

Sin embargo, recientemente las tasas de casos de nuestro condado han aumentado, y nuestro condado está regresando oficialmente a la categoría de “alto” riesgo el viernes. Últimamente, estamos viendo más casos en nuestras escuelas que en algún tiempo. Todo indica que esta tendencia puede continuar durante las próximas semanas.

Por lo tanto, terminaremos el año escolar 2020-2021 sin más cambios en nuestras operaciones actuales; las escuelas primarias permanecerán en persona y los estudiantes de secundaria terminarán el año en híbrido como lo han hecho desde el 29 de marzo. Llegué a esta conclusión basándome en lo anterior, pero también teniendo en cuenta que podemos mantener a distancia a nuestros estudiantes de secundaria de manera segura, minimizando así el número de exclusiones en caso de un caso positivo en nuestras escuelas, y los estudiantes y el personal se han asentado a un horario. Para cuando implementemos una transición más, quedarían tres semanas de clases y, en mi opinión, habría ventajas insignificantes o insignificantes al hacerlo.

Al estabilizar los días restantes de clases este año, podemos planificar cuidadosamente las oportunidades de verano y comenzar a crear un plan final para abrir completamente las escuelas en el otoño. Sé que las circunstancias a las que nos hemos enfrentado nos han presionado a todos. Para su crédito, la capacidad de adaptación de sus hijos y el trabajo dedicado de nuestro personal, nos estamos acercando al final que estoy seguro de que todos estamos ansiosos por dejar atrás. Es importante para nosotros tomar lo que hemos aprendido y aplicar lo que podamos para avanzar.

Mientras tanto, haga su parte para reducir la propagación del virus y sus variantes. Utilice las precauciones universales durante los próximos meses para garantizar la apertura de varios negocios y eventos comunitarios vitales, así como la apertura de escuelas en el otoño. Le pediría que considere las ventajas y desventajas de las vacunas para usted y su familia y que lo haga si así lo desea.

Esperamos un nuevo comienzo y una apertura sin problemas en el otoño de 2021.

Respetuosamente,
Chris Fritsch

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2023-05-29

Memorial Day – No School

Memorial Day – No School

May 29

Memorial Day – No School

1 event, 30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

SMS & PHS Combined Instrumental Concert in PHS Auditorium at 7

5 events, 31

2023-05-31

Officer Elections

Officer Elections

May 31

Officer Elections

SMS 2023-24 Freshman Class Officers Elections

8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

PHS Seniors end-of-year assembly in Warberg Court at 8:45

9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

McKay 5th grade field trip to Sage Center  9-2:20 pm

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

Hawthorne Graduation at Hawthorne High School at 6 pm

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

PHS Scholarship Night in Auditorium at 7

5 events, 1

2023-06-01

Seniors Last Day

Seniors Last Day

June 1

Seniors Last Day

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

Sherwood 3rd grade field trip to Sage Center

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

June 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

Field Day from 12:30-2 pm

12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

June 1 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

McKay 2nd grade pet day 12:45-1:30

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

PHS Baccalaureate in Auditorium at 7 pm

5 events, 2

10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

SMS 6th Grade Concert in SMS Large Gym from 10-11 am.

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

Class of 2023 Seniors will walk through their elementary schools in their cap and gown after graduation practice.

11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 2 @ 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

Washington 3rd grade field trip to Pioneer Park Picnic & Play from 11:20-1:30

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

Washington’s 5th Grade Award Assembly and Promotion from 1-2 pm

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

June 2 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

SMS Bronc Activity and Field Day from 2:15-3:15

1 event, 3

10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

PHS Graduation in Round-Up Stadium at 10 am.  The live stream will air on the PHS Media YouTube account https://youtube.com/@PHSMedia Ceremony begins at 10:00 am in the Round-Up Stadium. Gates […]

0 events, 4

3 events, 5

2023-06-05

Late Start

Late Start

June 5

Late Start

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 5th Grade

June 5 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 5th Grade

Track meet for all 5th graders at PHS Track

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 2 Lunch

June 5 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 2 Lunch

McKay 2nd graders will enjoy a walk-to-park lunch

3 events, 6

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

June 6 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

Track meet for all 4th graders at PHS Track

10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

Sherwood 3rd grade picnic at McKay Park from 10:30-1:30

12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

June 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

Washington’s 5th grade rocket launch from 12:45-2:15

3 events, 7

9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 3rd Grade

June 7 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 3rd Grade

Track meet for all 3rd graders at PHS Track

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Year End Assembly

June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Year End Assembly

SMS End-of-Year Assembly from 2-3:15

4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grade 8 Party/Dance

June 7 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grade 8 Party/Dance

8th grader’s pizza party at SMS followed by Buckaroo Bash Dance at PHS beginning at 4:30

3 events, 8

2023-06-08

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

June 8

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

2023-06-08

End of 2nd Semester

End of 2nd Semester

June 8

End of 2nd Semester

8:30 am - 11:45 am

Grade 2 Walk

June 8 @ 8:30 am - 11:45 am

Grade 2 Walk

Sherwood 2nd grade walk to Rice Park from 8:30-11:45

1 event, 9

2023-06-09

Staff In-Service – No School

Staff In-Service – No School

June 9

Staff In-Service – No School

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May 29
All day

Memorial Day – No School

May 30
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SMS/PHS Instrumental Concert

May 31
All day

Officer Elections

May 31 @ 8:45 am - 10:00 am

PHS Year End Assembly

May 31 @ 9:00 am - 2:20 pm

Grade 5 Field Trip

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hawthorne Graduation

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Scholarship Night

June 1
All day

Seniors Last Day

June 1 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 1 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Field Day at PELC

June 1 @ 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Grade 2 Pet Day

June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Baccalaureate

June 2
June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

SMS Grade 6 Concert

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Seniors Visit Elementary Schools

June 2 @ 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Field Trip

June 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Awards Assembly

June 2 @ 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Bronc Activity Day

June 3
June 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

PHS Graduation

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June 5
All day

Late Start

June 5 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 5th Grade

June 5 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Grade 2 Lunch

June 6
June 6 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

June 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

June 6
June 6 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 4th Grade

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Grade 3 Picnic

June 6 @ 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Rocket Launch

June 7
June 7 @ 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

Track Meet 3rd Grade

June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Year End Assembly

June 7 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Grade 8 Party/Dance

June 8
All day

Last Day of School – 2 Hr Early Release

All day

End of 2nd Semester

June 8 @ 8:30 am - 11:45 am

Grade 2 Walk

June 9
All day

Staff In-Service – No School

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