Footings being dug. If Mother Nature will cooperate, footings will be poured on Thursday.
We are aware of issues with Schoology the last couple of day, pages not loading or problems logging in at times. As you might imagine there is such a high level of usage right now these problems will crop up. If you continue to have problems logging on please contact Jim Kleine and he'll look into it. You may also want to contact the teachers directly for files and information related to their class. Thanks for your understanding.
Here is a copy of the guidance we received as it relates to our closure through April 30th.
All NSAA activity practices and competitions are suspended through May 1. These suspensions may be extended should the conditions warrant.
Member schools and student-participants are expected to adhere to the NSAA Constitution & Bylaws and activity manuals during this time.
The NSAA encourages all member schools to follow CDC, local, state and federal health department recommendations.
As more information becomes available, official updates will be posted on the NSAA website and the NSAA social media platforms.
NSAA Facebook
NSAA Twitter (@nsaahome)
We will continue to offer pick-up lunches for the foreseeable future. If you are already on the list you do not need to call us. If you would like to be added to the list please call us by noon the preceding day you intend to begin participating. Pick up at south entry door and at the bus pickup at Johnson Lake. Pickup is 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Dear Students, Parents and Patrons,
COVID-19 has changed how business is done at Elwood Public Schools. Our building has been closed since March 19th. Unfortunately the current recommendation from the Commissioner of Education is that schools not have students in the building through April 30, 2020. The Commissioner has also indicated that it is "highly unlikely" that we will return to school this school year. This recommendation is also highly encouraged by the Governor and the Public Health Officials. Based on these recommendations, Elwood Public School will be closing its building through April 30th. I believe that Kearney Public School said it the best. "Our buildings are closed, but the school year is not over".
Knowing that learning must continue to progress, it will look different and be outside of our normal brick and mortar setting. All teachers at Elwood Schools are currently providing enrichment activities to students. These enrichment activities are a review of skills that students have already learned this year. Beginning in the very near future, teachers will be implementing a continuity of learning plan. More details about this plan will be provided very soon. At this time, grades 7-12 have mobile devices available and will receive communication from teachers regarding assignments and due dates. We are currently working on a schedule to check out mobile devices to elementary students. Families will be notified when devices can be picked up for check out at the south entry door. Elementary parents and students will receive information regarding assignments and due dates in the near future. If your student does not have access to the internet, please let us know by calling (308) 785-2491.
This situation is developing rapidly, and conditions are changing daily and at times hourly. Please be assured that school administrators and board members are closely monitoring official state guidelines from the Nebraska Department of Education, the Governor's Office, and the State Health Officials. We will continue to re-evaluate our building closure as this situation continues to evolve.
School activities through April are cancelled. Recommendations right now do not allow us to have gatherings of more than 10 people in a room at a time. We will continue to monitor this situation and look forward to a time when we can return to hosting schooland activities as we normally would do.
Respectfully,
Daren L. Hatch
Elwood Public School will be making the move from Enrichment to Education for all grades except 1st and Kindergarten starting March 30th . What that means is all assignments from that point forward will be expected to be completed and will be graded. Elementary parents please contact your child’s teacher via email, or the normal class communication for further instructions on each class. High school students be sure to check your ipads for upcoming assignments. Please remember that this is new to everyone and we will do our best to prepare your students for the next level in their educational careers.
Elementary parents: ipads are ready to be picked up for grades 1 through 6 at the south door of the school. They may be picked up from 8:30 to 3:00 on Thursday or Friday. If you need to pick them up earlier please contact the school and schedule a time. When you show up to the school we will bring your child’s items to your vehicle. Parents need to show up to do this as you are required to sign the iPad handbook form. You can read the iPad handbook by going to the school web page at elwoodpirates.org, click on MENU, click on DOCUMENTS, and then scroll down to IPad Agreements.
Roof removed. This is from inside looking up as evidenced by the bluebird sky :).
New steel being erected. This will form the new roofline.
March Birthdays in the elementary.
Mother Nature stopped providing us with snow and rain long enough to get some steel in place.
Our FFA labor auction scheduled for March 26th is cancelled.
Grab and go lunches begin tomorrow. If you haven't signed up you can't get a meal tomorrow but can call and get things rolling on Tuesday. Lunch menus will still be posted on our site at the link below. They may lack some detail as the fruit and veggie choices may change from day to day.
https://www.elwoodpirates.org/dining
Elem teachers have enrichment packets available for your students. They are not required. Packets can be picked up from 8-3 at the high school lobby Monday Mar 23. Students can return them to school on Monday Mar 30. If you have questions contact the school on Fri from 8:00-1:00.
On a bright note we managed to complete several projects before our leave of absence. Look great boys!
Seniors using dry ice that came with cookie fundraiser to do science experiments
A brief clarification on the meals that can be picked up at the school beginning on Monday. This plan will be run very similar to our summer lunch program. Children ages 1-18 can receive a meal for NO CHARGE!!!! This is a grab and go sack lunch. Pick up is 11:30 am-12:30 pm. PLEASE call us by Friday NOON if you plan to participate on Monday. You can call by Noon the preceding day if you choose to participate later in the week. Noon Friday for Monday, Noon Monday for Tuesday, etc. If you have already signed up there is no need to call us again. Our signups to this point have been for the entire week, This update is for those weighing their options during this difficult time.
Elwood Public School will be offering a grab and go lunch starting on Monday 3/23. We will have 2 pick up areas. South side of the HS and the trailer court bus zone at Johnson Lake. Meals will be available for pick up 11:30-12:30 every day next week. Please call the school at 308 785-2491 to sign up your child for meals.
Elwood Public School will be offering a grab and go lunch starting on Monday 3/23. We will have 2 pick up areas. South side of the HS and the trailer court bus zone at Johnson Lake. Meals will be available for pick up 11:30-12:30 every day next week. Please call the school at 308 785-2491 to sign up your child for meals.
School Closure. Elwood Public will be closed Thursday, March 19th through March 27th. We will continue to monitor the situation and reassess. See the full release in our news section. Also posted on our FaceBook and our Twitter account.