News Alerts!

November 13, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians,

With the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the county and across the state, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines when attending any winter activities at USD 351. These guidelines will help to ensure that our students are able to remain in session face-to-face and that we are able to continue with these activities. Additionally, all home games will be live streamed via the NFHS network. Links to the games will be provided on Facebook the day of the game.

• Masks are required for all indoor activities.
• Social distance and sit with family units as much as possible.
• Children 5 ^th grade and under must sit with their parents.
• Concessions will be grab-and-go style concessions with no tables available for seating in the concessions area (tables will be available in the multi-purpose room.)
• There will be no gathering on the floor or in the foyer before or after games.
• If you are not feeling well or have any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home.

These guidelines are subject to change as the winter progresses based on new cases, gating criteria, and other factors that may affect our students. Thank you all you do to support our students and staff.

Proud To Be A Mustang

Greg Rinehart

USD 351 Superintendent

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Monday, October, 26th from 1:00 - 6:00pm.

This year we are offering two types of conferences to better accommodate our families.

Elementary Students

Face to Face (regular):

• If your decision is to meet face to face with your student's teacher, please know that as part of our Re-Opening Plan, all students, parents, and staff will be temperature checked, wear a mask, and maintain a minimum of 6 feet for social distancing. 
• If you would like a Face to Face conference, please call 620-348-2835 and schedule a 10 minute conference appointment.

Phone (new):

• If your decision is to have a phone conference with your student's teacher, please call 620-348-2835 and schedule a 10 minute phone appointment.

Junior High & High School Students

Face to Face (regular):

• If your decision is to meet face to face with your student's teacher, please know that as part of our Re-Opening Plan, all students, parents, and staff will be temperature checked, wear a mask, and maintain a minimum of 6 feet for social distancing. 
• If you would like a Face to Face conference, please come to the High School on Monday and visit each teacher in their classroom for a 10 minute conference appointment.

Phone (new):

• If your decision is to have a phone conference with your student's teacher, please call 620-348-2475 and schedule a 10 minute phone appointment.

We do appreciate your support and patience as we navigate these difficult times. Our goal is to keep everyone safe and keep the school open.

Effective immediately, all students are eligible for free breakfast and lunches. If your child is ever quarantined and need meals call the school, 620-348-3415.

The County has modified the quarantine effective immediately.
School will be back in session Thursday, September 10th, 2020
Only those students that have been contacted by the high school office will remain in quarantine.

All 7-12th grade students & teachers will be quarantined until 9/15/20.

*No activities or practices during this time.
**If your student does not have their Chromebook, please contact the office on Tuesday morning.
***All students will follow their normal school school schedule via Google Meet with their teachers starting Wednesday.

Macksville School's Continuous Learning Plan was posted on KSDE's website for other schools to use as an example!

https://sites.google.com/ksde.org/kansascontinuouslearning2020/cl-plan-examples

Special Meeting Notice
Board of Education
USD #351
Macksville, KS

When: Thursday, March 26, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Board of Education Room, Macksville Grade School

Agenda:
Continuous Learning Plan

Under the advisement of The Kansas State Board of Education, Kansas Commissioner of Education, and the Governor of Kansas, Macksville School will be closed the entire week from March 16-20.

No practices of any kind and students and staff should stay off school grounds until further notice.

More information to follow as it comes available.