North Platte Public Schools

June 2020 Superintendent Briefing

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the students, staff, and parents & guardians for all your hard work and support in making North Platte Public Schools great!

Please check out the June Superintendent Briefing for more information regarding the great things occurring in the district.

The link below is to the Superintendent Briefing for June 2020.

¡Me gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para agradecer a los estudiantes, el personal y los padres y tutores por todo su arduo trabajo y apoyo para hacer que las Escuelas Públicas de North Platte sean geniales!

Por favor revisa el junio Informe del superintendente para más información sobre las grandes cosas que ocurren en el distrito.

El siguiente enlace es para el Informe del superintendente para junio de 2020.

Return To School FAQ's

NPPSD Returns to School, as scheduled, August 17th & 18th

As we plan to return to school this fall, we would like to assure you that we will follow all CDC, DHM, Federal, State, and Local guidelines. Our goal is to provide a healthy, safe, and supportive learning environment to all students, staff, and families we serve. We will air on the side of caution as we continue to mitigate these unchartered waters.

Class Schedules and Class Changes

At the High School:

Students will receive their schedules at the end of July. We are currently allowing students to continue with classes over the summer to complete 4th term courses or recover credit. This will impact several students and provide flexibility for adjusting their schedules or placing them back into core classes not completed. There will be a timeline communicated to students:

1. Email students at the end of July that schedules are available and inform them that there were specific courses that won't be available for the 20-21 school year (due to limited staffing in specific departments)

2. Counselors will examine each student's schedule on the courses that won't be provided or courses that need to be entered due to incompletion of 4th term classes.

3. Scheduling changes can be made at any time, but counselors will be in the building to meet with students/make the necessary changes a week before school starts.

4. Students will have 2 weeks after school starts to make any changes needed until their schedule is finalized for the entire year.

5. Any further changes after the 3 week period will need administrative approval.

COVID-19 Testing & Screeing

At this time, we have no plans to test every student and staff for COVID-19. Families can reach out to the West Central District Health Department if they feel they need to be tested. The District Nursing Staff is currently working on a screening plan that is actionable, accurate, and timely.

Food Security

If a school is closed for COVID-19, food services will provide meals for students while that school is closed. Details for meal pick-up will be announced as needs arise.

Graduation

Our graduation team is hard at work ironing out the details for graduation. Keep up-to-date by visiting our graduation webpage @ https://www.nppsd.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5e9def370dd31?in_archive=1.

Masks

The District is working diligently to have the Return-to-School Plan completed by July 27, 2020. All plans will be adjusted according to CDC Guidelines, State Directed Health Measures, and Guidance provided by the Governor and the West Central Health Department. Information changes on a weekly basis. Currently, there are no requirements for face coverings. This being said, guidance will change continuously based on the medical professional recommendation. Currently, the WCHD district is in Phase 3, and individuals are encouraged to wear face coverings outside of his/her home. The district will provide masks and welcome families to provide their own as well. Remote learning will remain as an option if families are not comfortable sending students to a school based on the guidelines being provided. If this is a choice you would like to pursue, please contact your building administrator.

Orientation

Our administrative team is hard at work, developing an orientation plan for students to be hosted before the return to school. They are mindful of all DHM and NDE requirements and will stay up to date on these as planning continues. Stay tuned as more for more information throughout the summer.

Kids Klub

Yes, we are planning to have KidsKlub with some new regulations. Sign-up and procedures will look different as well.Enrollment will be limited and mega days will be on hold until January. Kids Klub will work with Principals and teachers to enroll students during the first two weeks of school. Kids Klub will begin on Mon. Aug. 31st. Connect with Kids Klub by calling 308-696-3360 or emailing Mrs. Lienemann clienemann@nppsd.org

Registration & Updating Information

Visit Connie in our newly developed Welcome Center; she will be able to assist with updating your information in the system or registering students to NPPS. The North Platte Public School District (NPPS) is excited that you have decided to join us. The NPPS Welcome Center has been developed to assist all future and current students and families with registration, enrollment, changes of contact information, as well as district-level question. The goal of our district is to ensure student success, at all levels, and to educate in a safe, caring, supportive learning environment.

Who Should Visit: Anyone who wishes to register for Pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade, Anyone who has questions about registration or enrollment, or Anyone seeking more information about any NPPS campus.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or by appointment

Contact Information: Phone - (308) 696-3310, Fax - (308) 252-1043, Email - welcomecenter@nppsd.org

Location: 301 West F Street, North Platte, Nebraska, 69101
https://www.nppsd.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5ecd4ff40b361

Remote Learning and School Closures

In the case, a school closes due to a case of COVID-19, we are planning to have a hybrid learning option available that includes online and learning packets. These will vary by grade level and will be communicated to families by the teacher and building administration. Remote learning will remain as an option if families are not comfortable sending students to a school based on the guidelines being provided. If this is a choice you would like to pursue, please contact your building administrator.

Social Distancing

As for socialization during school hours, we will follow the guidelines that are set by our governing agencies. Keeping this in mind, our district is aware of the benefits to students, staff, and peers that in-person interaction provides. We will do everything we can to allow in-person interaction throughout the school day. Note, we will always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety, health, and well-being of our students, staff, and the families we serve. This will require changes to our traditional learning environments. Please tune in to our Sunday Spotlights as this conversation will continue to evolve throughout our planning process.

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Return to School Plan ~ 2020-2021

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Return-to-School Resources & Plan

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CDC School Guidance (K-12)

DHHS Directed Health Measures

West Central Health District

The purpose of the Return-to-School is to provide a framework for how North Platte Public Schools will respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the educational program at North Platte School District during the 2020-2021 school year. The framework is structured using focus area categories in order to allow the district to be open and responsive to changing public health circumstances. The presence of a formal plan will also support the district in articulating its plan for next fall in a clear, comprehensive, and transparent manner.

Interim Guidance for Administrators of US K-12 Schools and Child Care Programs

A) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-decision-tool.html

B) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools.html

The planning for reopening schools creates an opportunity to renew a shared commitment to improving outcomes for all students. We should not try to return to “normal” but rather strive for something better.

Schools, working together with local health departments, have an important role in slowing the spread of diseases and protecting vulnerable students and staff, to help ensure students have safe and healthy learning environments.

Guidance for child care programs and schools is organized into four categories based on the level of community transmission: 1) when there is no community transmission – No to Minimal Area Risk/Spread, 2) when there is minimal to moderate community transmission – Minimal to Moderate Area Risk/Spread, and 3) when there is substantial community transmission. 4) Confirmed COVID-19 Case in School Building Regardless of Degree of Community Risk

Short (2-5 days) building dismissal to clean, disinfect, and contract trace in consultation with local health

officials.

Potential 14+ day closure depending upon public health recommendations. Guidance is also provided for when a confirmed case has entered a school, regardless of the level of community transmission.

All decisions about implementing school-based strategies (e.g., dismissals, event cancellations, other social distancing measures) should be made locally, in collaboration with local health

officials who can help determine the level of transmission in the community. Information about the level of transmission is available in CDC’s framework for mitigationpdf icon.

Tentative Timeline of Events

*This timeline is under constant review and is subject to change anytime

June 8, 2020 – Board of Education Meeting – Progress Report to the Board
June 10, 2020 - District Leaders & Principals Return-to-School Work Session
June 29, 2020 – NPPS Return-to-School Progress Report
July 6 – 17, 2020 – Parent/Guardian Survey and/or Parent/Guardian Information Sessions – pending DHMs (NPPS Website)
July 13, 2020 – NPPS Return-to-School Progress Report
July 13, 2020 – Board of Education Progress Report
July 27, 2020 - District Leaders & Principal Return-to-School Work Session – Finalize Return-to-School Plan
August 4-6, 2020 – New Teacher Training
August 3 – 14, 2020 – Community Webinars - TBD
August 11-14, 2020 – All Teacher Training

August 17, 2020 – First Day K-8th & 9th grades
August 18, 2020 – First Day 10th-12th grades

NPPS Core Planning Team

District - Return to School Committee: District Leaders and Principals & Nurse

School - Return to School Committee: Continuous Improvement Team members – counselor – custodian – nurse

Parents/Guardians – Return to School Participants – To Be Determined

*This information is under constant review and subject to update at any time.

Health Requirments

Don't forget about your school health requirements-

Nebraska state law requirements for entrance into:

Kindergarten includes a physical exam, an eye exam from an eye doctor, and updated immunizations. Kindergarten exams must be within 6 months of entrance into school.

7th-grade requirements include a physical and updated immunizations including a Tdap shot. This is a requirement for all 7th-grade students, regardless of sports activities.

Exams and immunizations should be completed prior to the first day of school.

Please don't wait until the last minute to schedule your appointment- Doctors offices fill up quickly in August- even with the current Covid-19 concern, this is an essential time and opportunity to talk with your provider about your child's health.

No te olvides de los requisitos de salud de tu escuela.

Requisitos de la ley estatal de Nebraska para ingresar a:

Kindergarten incluye un examen físico, un examen de la vista de un oculista y vacunas actualizadas. Los exámenes de jardín de infantes deben realizarse dentro de los 6 meses posteriores al ingreso a la escuela.

Los requisitos de séptimo grado incluyen vacunas físicas y actualizadas, incluida una vacuna Tdap. Este es un requisito para todos los estudiantes de 7º grado, independientemente de las actividades deportivas.

Los exámenes e inmunizaciones deben completarse antes del primer día de clases.

No espere hasta el último minuto para programar su cita (los consultorios médicos se llenan rápidamente en agosto), incluso con la preocupación actual de Covid-19, este es un momento y una oportunidad esenciales para hablar con su proveedor sobre la salud de su hijo.

Welcome to North Platte Public School District

The North Platte Public School District (NPPS) is excited that you have decided to join us. The NPPS Welcome Center has been developed to assist all future and current students and families with registration, enrollment, changes of contact information, as well as district-level question. The goal of our district is to ensure student success, at all levels, and to educate in a safe, caring, supportive learning environment.

Who Should Visit: Anyone who wishes to register for Pre-Kindergarten - 12th grade, Anyone who has questions about registration or enrollment, or Anyone seeking more information about any NPPS campus.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or by appointment

Contact Information: Phone - (308) 696-3310, Fax - (308) 252-1043, Email - welcomecenter@nppsd.org

Location: 301 West F Street, North Platte, Nebraska, 69101

What to bring with you to register a student:

Birth Certificate
Immunization Records
Current Grade Report (6-8)
Transcripts (9-12)
Physical/Vision KN

Elementary School Boundaries

NPHS Commencement for the Class of 2020

Current Plans:

May 17, 2020: A video tribute to the Class of 2020 will be shared with students, families, and staff. This is to honor Seniors on what was their original Commencement Ceremony date.
Graduation practice(s) will be held on July 22nd, in accordance with the DHM established at that time.
July 25th, 2020, at 2:00 PM CST: Commencement will take place on this date as long as we are able to follow safety guidelines established at the local, state, and federal levels.
The location of Commencement is scheduled for the NPHS Athletic Complex.
If guidelines allow, graduation practice will be held in the days prior to Commencement. Students that plan to participate in Commencement should attend this practice. The specific date and time of practice will be emailed to students and families in early July. This information will also be provided through automated phone calls to families.

Contingency Plans:

If local, state, and/or federal guidelines (i.e. Centers for Disease Control) do not allow for a single Commencement Ceremony (due to limits on social gatherings), NPHS will look to offer multiple, smaller ceremonies on July 25, 2020.
If guidelines restrict social gatherings to even lower numbers, NPHS will look to conduct even more ceremonies over the course of July 24, 25, and 26.
Any limitations on social gatherings may result in Commencement Ceremonies being moved to the NPHS Main Gym.
If guidelines place restrictions on Commencement Ceremonies, this will be communicated to students and families via email. This information will also be provided through automated phone calls to families.

Student Plans:

Students that do not wish to participate in commencement, or are unable to participate, may still receive their diplomas, caps, gowns, and other graduation materials at an alternative time.
Students that have completed all graduation requirements will have their transcripts finalized once all coursework is complete. Transcripts can then be forwarded to the student's college, employer, etc. Transcripts will show that the student has graduated from NPHS.