Harrisburg School District 7

It is important to us in the school district that we hear from all of our constituents. Our k-3 in-person hybrid learning will continue as long as we are able to do so. Please provide thoughts on what is going well or possible concerns for our administrators to consider as we are continuing through the school year. Here is the link: https://my.thoughtexchange.com/663760863

The school district administrators are planning for the future and would like input using Thought Exchange.  Please use the links below to access the exchange that fits your situation.  You can enter your own thought or idea and weigh in on others thoughts or ideas.  It closes Monday, November 16. What priorities or concerns should we consider as we make plans to move to a Hybrid Learning Model for all students? https://my.thoughtexchange.com/239902900 What is working well with the current Comprehensive Distance Learning Model? https://my.thoughtexchange.com/704987192 --

The new HSD app has been released and is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. It's listed as Harrisburg School District 7J. It should update automatically. However, on my phone I had to uninstall the old app and reinstall the new one.

Harrisburg High School Leadership has an Instagram account! You can find them at: https://www.instagram.com/harrisburgleadership/

Hi HSD Families! Just a quick reminder that when you are picking up lunches at HES, that you are not blocking traffic. Please park in a parking spot, on the street or at the church. We have had some near misses with our busses that are picking up and dropping off students in the bus turnaround and want to keep everyone safe.

We’re happy to let you know that we'll soon be releasing a brand new version of our Harrisburg School District app. The app should update automatically if auto-updates are enabled on your phone. Otherwise, you'll be able to access the new app from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Once you have the new app, you may want to access your HSD app settings to verify that your default school and notification options are set up correctly https://5il.co/mec5

**Updated** Tutoring for Freshman flier

Linn County Mental Health is offering an online parenting support group beginning October 28th and continuing for 5 weeks. For more information, click on this link: https://5il.co/m9w2

See the attached link for information on Driver's Education classes https://5il.co/m223

Here is the Zoom link for the October 12th Board meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83153862050?pwd=elVHU2lKOTRlMG4wWTJHSHpVRk9FZz09 The meeting begins at 6:30 pm.

First four weeks It is hard to believe we are completing four weeks of school in the 2020-21 school year. Our elementary school has grades k-3 meeting on campus for in person learning. Principal Geddes and team have done an amazing job following all of the ODE guidelines for health and safety purposes. Students and staff all wear facial coverings and follow social distancing as much as possible. Recesses are set up uniquely in order to comply with limiting the cohort mingling. Our food service department provides meals in the hallway, so students can eat in their classrooms and sanitation stations are located at every entrance. Our custodians are busy wiping surfaces, door handles and empting garbage cans. They have a restroom system in place that only allows 2 people at a time in the restroom, room capacity signs posted outside every room. As a reminder to our parents and guardians, as you come onto campus to pick up your son/daughter or drop off, please practice social distancing and wear a facial covering. Our success is the Harrisburg community’s success and in order for us to stay open for in person learning, we must continue practicing the safe practices recommended by the CDC. The good news is we remain student and staff free of any positive COVID-19 cases. In the Harrisburg School District, we have a wonderful staff of caring and professional individuals. It will take all of us working together in order to provide a healthy and safe place for our children to learn and grow. If you have questions or concerns please call me at 541-995-6626.

Class of 2020 Senior banners are available for pickup in the HS office. You may pick them up Mon-Thurs 7:30 am-5:00 pm. Thank you for your patience!

Here is the link to tonight's Board meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83410426234?pwd=bzlmdWFWK2djNmJaaEVqRTRMSklOQT09

Just a reminder that Friday, September 25th is a regular school day. The calendar was revised at the August 10th Board meeting. The latest Board adopted calendar can be found here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/611306/Revised_2020-2021_Calendar_Board_Adopted_8-10-20.pdf

Harrisburg School District will continue Comprehensive Distance Learning for the remainder of the week for grades 2-12. Teachers have the option to either work from home or at school. We will continue limited instruction for K-8 students in special programs with teachers Ms. Butler, Ms. Ginder and Ms. Holte. We plan to bring our kindergarten and first grade students back for limited instruction of two hours a day for the remainder of the week. Principal Geddes will communicate her plans for the week of September 21st and beyond as Linn County has clearance to bring K-3rd grade students back for full day in-person learning. If you have any questions, call your school's main office.

Parents of K-3 graders, please have your child let his/her teacher know if they will be eating lunch at school when they arrive each day. We are trying to give our kitchen a lunch count. Remember, breakfast and lunch is free through December.

Important information regarding expanded hours for K-3 students!! English: https://5il.co/l0ad Spanish: https://5il.co/l0aj

School is canceled for Monday, September 14 due to hazardous air quality. Distance-learning is canceled as well. All evening events including the board meeting are canceled.

Monday, September 14th will be a regular school day.

Harrisburg School District will be closed Friday, September 11th due to hazardous air quality, poor visibility and evacuation status of some employees. Comprehensive Distance Learning for grades 2-12 and in person limited instruction for Kindergarteners and first graders will begin on Monday, September 14th. If you need anything please contact your schools main office or the district office.