A MEMO FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
District Statement Regarding Ending of School Year
Congratulations to Mr. Michael Gordon, English Teacher at MCHS!! Mr. Gordon was the recipient of a Claes Nobel Education of Distinction Award by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). He is recognized among educators for outstanding efforts in supporting and growing both the academic and personal successes of students to make a positive impact in the global community. We are so proud and grateful to have his talents in our school district.
We at District 348 are aware of the outage of some internet in the county. It is our understanding that it will be on later today. Therefore, if you are unable to continue remote learning, it is fully understood and accommodations will be made for any assignments.
TIME CHANGE. Starting tomorrow, Monday, April 6, 2020, District #348 Grab and Go lunch pickup will change to 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the same school building locations. The offsite mobile locations times will remain the same.
Starting tomorrow, Thursday, April 2, 2020 District #348 will distribute Grab and Go lunches at three additional locations:
Bellmont-Bellmont Park 11:15 am-12:00 pm
Keensburg-By the Christian Church 12:15 pm-1:00 pm
Lambert Drive-Old Save-a-Lot parking lot 11:00 pm-12:00 pm
Continued Suspension of On-Site Learning
Spring Break Decision Statement
March 30, 2020 Remote Learning Days District Statement
Today, Wabash #348 was able to donate the Wabash Health Department much needed hand sanitizer and disinfection wipes. These products will go out to the front line to keep our community more safe. Go Aces!
This past week, our educators have put together Learning Resource Opportunities for our students/parents. These rich resources are designed to keep your child academically engaged throughout this mandated shut-down. Websites, Activities, Google Classroom information and Social Support are available through the School Website. This information is updated hourly. Any information that is found helpful will be added. Visit https://www.wabash348.com/ and click the REMOTE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY/COVID-19 INFORMATION button and it will take you to the Informational Page with links that include school learning resources. From the APP, it can be accessed through the Wabash Community Unit School District #348 and choose the COVID-19 INFO from the Menu. Please understand that this is a new, ongoing learning process for everyone. The administration is working on all the details as the information becomes available from the Illinois School Board of Education. Thank you for your patience.
A note from the Superintendent:
Today, March 20, 2020, Governor Pritzker ordered a shelter-in-place for Illinois. All Illinois schools, including Wabash CUSD #348, will be closed until April 8th. The state will re-evaluate the situation at that time. During that time, Wabash CUSD #348 will be on spring break. Therefore, the schools are tentatively scheduled to reopen on April 13th. Additionally, we will remain committed to continuing our remote learning opportunities for our students. As the Illinois State Board of Education delivers more guidance, we will be able to better address our situation moving forward. Thank you for all your support in this difficult matter as we continue to work through uncharted waters. Stay safe and Go Aces!
Copy/Paste this link to a Parent's Guide to Google Classroom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iowi-gmbys
Although tonight’s school board meeting remains an open meeting, we ask that only people with specific business attend the meeting. This recommendation is advised by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Thank you.
Wabash CUSD #348 Press Release
At 3:30 pm today, Governor Pritzker announced a directive that all public and private schools in the state of Illinois will be closed March 17th-30th. These closures are directly related to the concern over the COVID-19 virus. District #348 will follow this directive and remain closed until the 30th. The governor did stress he may continue closures. During this time, all District curricular and extracurricular activities will be cancelled. As more information and details emerge, it will be disseminated on the website www.Wabash348.com, District app and District Facebook page.
Effective March 13, 2020, all K-12 school districts in Wabash County are closing indefinitely due to concerns pertaining to COVID-19. Additionally, all extracurricular activities will be suspended. The closings come with a recommendation from the Wabash County Health Department and are designed to protect the community. To my knowledge, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county, but this precautionary move is designed to inhibit the spread of this virus. As of this time, there is no timetable to reopen the schools. However, it is the intention of the Districts to reopen as soon as possible. I will continue to communicate with the public via our website, app, and all calls.
Chuck Bleyer, Ed.D.
Superintendent
School will be dismissed today, March 13, 2020 at normal school dismissal. There will be more information to come.
Due to the high number of cases this year of influenza A & B, strep throat, and potentially COVID-19, during the second semester the District will suspend all attendance requirements pertaining to semester finals and perfect attendance awards. This change in policy is in accordance with the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control, the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The District does not want to promote or encourage students attending school while not feeling completely healthy. As for returning to school from illness, it is District policy that the student must be fever free for twenty-four hours without the use of fever reducing medication prior to returning. If you have any questions, please call your child’s school office.
District #348 is seeing a slight increase in the number of students absent. The increase has been due to positive results for influenza and strep. There are still some cases of the gastrointestinal virus popping up. To help your child stay healthy take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs.
*Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
*While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
*If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. After using a tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands.
Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like flu.
These are healthy habits that should be practiced daily to help reduce exposure to germs.
MCES is having a boiler issue that will be fixed soon. Please dress your children in layers tomorrow, March 3, as it could be chilly in the morning and really warm by the afternoon. Thank you, Sheila Odom