COVID Informational Fact #9
Quarantines are for 10 days from last exposure/contact with the positive person. The last day of exposure is day zero; the next day is day one. Isolation is for 10 days. The day of the onset of symptoms or positive test (whichever is first) is day zero; the next day is day one. The school, Amber Schlup, the administration - none of us control quarantines or isolation periods.
HS JV FB here vs. Flinthills on Monday, Oct. 4:
The JV game vs. Flinthills has been cancelled. There will not be a game on Monday, Oct. 4.
COVID Informational Fact #7
Close contacts are identified, and the district is required to turn that information over to the health department. At this time, vaccinated close contacts do not have to be quarantined according the Chase County Health Department and KDHE, but vaccinated close contacts should wear masks while at school/in public. The school nurse, Amber Schlup, will check to see if any close contacts are vaccinated and will ask to see the immunization card. Unvaccinated close contacts will be required to quarantine. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated close contacts will need to monitor themselves for symptoms and be tested if symptomatic.
COVID Informational Fact #8
How can you avoid being quarantined due to an exposure at school? Do one or all of the following:
- Don't be a close contact. Social distance.
- Be vaccinated.
- Have proof of a positive Covid test within the last 6 months. An antigen test will not work.
- Wear a mask. If both people are correctly wearing masks and are 3 feet or further apart, you will not have to quarantine if the other person tests positive, but ONLY if the contact was at school. This does not work for out of school contact.
COVID Informational Fact #6
If a student or staff member tests positive, we still have to contact trace back 48 hours from the time the symptoms started or from the positive test (whichever is first). We contact trace to help the health department and because we have access to the information needed to quickly identify those individuals.
COVID Informational Fact #4
The key to keeping the virus out of our building is to STAY HOME if you have ANY signs of illness! Most of the recent positive cases we have had in our community and surrounding areas have been presenting as common allergies.
COVID Informational Fact #5
If students should begin to feel ill while at school, they are to notify their teacher and be referred to the office/nurse’s office for assistance. Parents will be notified and asked to retrieve that student from the building. The district is required to monitor symptoms of all staff and students, on a local level, for the state.
Covid Informational Fact #3
If it is reported to the office, to the nurse, or seen on social media that your student is experiencing symptoms (i.e. fever, vomiting or at least TWO symptoms from the COVID-19 list), he/she is required to follow the return-to-school policy/flow chart. This policy, along with other documents, has been shared on the district’s social media pages, is available from the schools, and is posted on the website and app under COVID 19 Informational Documents.
Covid Informational Fact #2
Please remain extra vigilant with the health and wellness of your students along with yourself. We continue to strongly encourage household members to remain home, if feasible, if anyone in the house is showing signs of illness or is awaiting test results. Call your primary care provider or local health department for guidance.
HS VB @ Osage City, Tuesday, Sept. 28 5 pm
No C Game. The varsity and JV will play two games back-to-back.
Masks are highly recommended, but not required. Social distance when possible.
Live Stream: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/osage-city-high-school-osage-city-ks (Subscription is required for NFHS)
OR
https://www.youtube.com/c/USD420Schools (best option)
COVID Informational Fact #1
If students are not feeling well or are reporting ANY kind of illness-related symptoms (cough, sore throat, headache, etc.), they should not attend school. Students, staff, and parents alike need to continue to monitor themselves and each other for signs and symptoms of any kind of illness. Sometimes the younger children have a hard time expressing what they feel. Please refer to the Return-to-School Flow Chart, contact your Primary Care Provider, or contact the school health nurse for guidance.
Thank you to the Kaltenbacher Fund and to the Chase County Recreation Commission for helping us work on the tennis court. Things definitely look different already, but there is still work to be completed. The two new basketball goals to complete the basketball court section are on backorder but will hopefully be here soon.
We were asked to share the following:
A reminder to American families this Fall: #IRS is issuing millions of advance monthly #ChildTaxCredit payments through Dec. 2021. If you have questions, see the answers we’ve posted online at: https://go.usa.gov/x6msM
There’s still time for eligible families who are not required to file taxes to register for advance monthly payments of the #ChildTaxCredit. See #IRS details at https://go.usa.gov/x6par
Most families in the U.S. are automatically getting advance payments of the #ChildTaxCredit every month. To learn more, update your information, or to sign-up with #IRS visit: www.irs.gov/childtaxcredit2021
HS FB @ Burden-Central tonight (Sept. 24) 7 pm:
The football field is right behind the high school. Address: 700 N Main Burden.
No information available on live streaming. If that changes, we will let you know.
HS JV Football @ Clyde today (Monday, Sept. 20) 5 pm:
The game will be live streamed through the NFHS site. This is the site you will need a subscription in order to watch the game.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/clifton-clyde-high-school-clyde-ks/gam654a88b2a8
Parents and Community Members,
Have you heard about the latest TikTok trend called Devious Licks? Students are posting videos with items they have damaged, vandalized, or stolen from schools. The rest rooms seem to be areas of the most destruction, but students are hitting other areas of the schools across the nation. There are multiple news stories on the internet, and this has been covered on the local news if you would like to learn more. I know KWCH ran a story on this.
This trend has hit Chase County. This trend does not make sense in my eyes, but it is occurring. Please talk to your student about the consequences of their actions whether you allow your student to use social media or not. Explain the seriousness of these actions, and please help by monitoring your student's social media. We need your help in stopping these actions.
Damage to the school can result in suspension, restitution, or even criminal charges depending on the nature and cost of the vandalism. The taxpayers have invested in our schools and supported the bond. We don't want to see our buildings vandalized. The community members have provided outstanding facilities and we want to keep them that way! We appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Glenna Grinstead
Superintendent
HS Football Friday, Sept. 17 @ Valley Falls (Tonight) 7 pm:
The game will be live streamed on the Valley Falls USD 338 YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcT4G2ga2GdiFOW0pEA3RQg
Chase County JV Football will be playing Clifton-Clyde on Monday 9/20/21 at 5PM.
Clifton Clyde Senior High School, 616 N High St, Clyde, KS 66938, USA
We will be doing a 2nd order for Football Shirts. They are due by noon on 9/16/2021 at Board Office. If you ordered a Polo on first order they are projected to be here Friday 9/24/2021.
Thank You!
HS JV Football at Lebo 5 pm today (Monday, Sept. 13):
The game will be live streamed through NFHS. This is the site that you need a subscription in order to watch the game.
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lebo-high-school-lebo-ks/gam5da096a7ad?utm_source=braze_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Clell%20Wade%20Event%20Alert