USD 444 Little River Reopening of Schools information can be found on the district's web page at https://www.usd444.com/o/usd-444/browse/158312. Please contact your respective building principal if you choose for your child to participate in the remote learning option. Students first day of classes is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25th.
The Summer Lunch Program for today is out of meals. Sorry for the inconvenience.
At today's special board meeting, the board approved the first day for students will be Tues., Aug. 25th. A one page 2020-21 calendar can be found at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/832437/2020-21_School_Calendar_Revised_Approved_-_08-03-2020.pdf
Grades 3rd-6th Football Camp Scheduled for Aug. 3, 4, 5 has been postponed. It is our hope/plan that some sort of camp will be able to be held in the future when appropriate. Coach Ayers
Windom Elementary School Enrollment 2020-2021
Windom Elementary School enrollment will take place on Thursday, August 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Enrollment packets will be mailed out this week. A start date for students is to be determined.
We thank you for your support and willingness to meet these small requests below as we work through the enrollment process during this unusual time.
It is our intention and hope that in doing these things we will get back to true normalcy more quickly.
Details:
• We request that you enter WES from the front lobby entry and you will exit from the south lunchroom door.
• We are asking that you limit to one person coming into the school, if at all possible.
• We are asking that you wear a mask to ensure the safety of all involved with enrollment and that you do your part in social distancing.
• Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the lobby entrance.
• We will have some floor markings and signs to promote social distancing as a reminder in the lobby, hallway, and on the sidewalk if a line would develop.
• Packets are being mailed out this week and we ask that you fill out ALL paperwork prior to dropping off your packet to help speed up the process.
• If you are unable to make it in for enrollment or prefer not to come in person, you may mail forms and payment to Windom School, P.O. Box 67, Windom, KS 67491 or drop your packet off at the USD 444 District Office in Little River (455 West Prairie Ave).
USD 444 enrollment - Thursday, August 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Enrollment packets will be mailed out this week. A start date for students is to be determined. Please check the USD 444 District website and both building Facebook pages for specific enrollment procedures and details posted later today.
Please take time to fill out the survey. The feedback is important to us as we plan for reopening of schools.
https://forms.gle/HAq4qCAcN6rWEpC39
We know everyone is anxious to learn details on what school is "going to look like" next month. Student & Staff SAFETY is #1 priority. Our Goal is to have students attending in-person. We will send a survey to parents and staff soon to gather thoughts & concerns. We will share more details beginning next week & regularly from than on. Thanks for patience, support, confidence during this tough time as we make decisions.
Re: LRHS Class of 2020 Graduation.
The Rice County Health Department and USD #444 administration have collaborated and approved the following plan. The LRHS Class of 2020 commencement ceremony will take place on July 18th at 3:00pm in the LRHS Gym given that the current situation remains “as is” as of today, July 9, 2020. The following guidelines will be in place.
Graduation practice for all seniors will be on Friday, July 17th at 5:00pm. It is required for graduates to attend. Practice should take approximately 45 minutes. Graduates are encouraged to wear a mask at practice but not required.
Graduates will be allowed to bring approximately ten guests. We will cap the ceremony at 250 people. The number of guests per graduate will vary where some may bring a few guests and some be allowed more than ten guests. Please email Dr. Herbst with your list of guests. If you have more than ten guests, Dr. Herbst may contact you to visit about the number you plan to bring in order to keep within our 250 limit. More than ten guests cannot be guaranteed.
PLEASE EMAIL YOUR LIST OF GUESTS (Names) to aherbst@usd444.com. Please do so by Monday, July 13th.
Each guest is highly encouraged by the Rice County Health Department to wear a mask at the commencement ceremony, but not required. Families will be required to sit in a seating arrangement that facilitates social distancing from other families. Seating will be arranged in pods to ensure social distancing.
Upon arrival graduates will check in at the south commons entrance. Guests will check in at the north commons entrance.
Pictures will be taken throughout the ceremony. Every effort will be made to live-stram the ceremony. Some restrictions on numbers that can view could occur. More information regarding a link to view will be sent out if we are able to livestream.
At the conclusion of the ceremony graduates and guests are asked to exit the building in a timely manner.
Thank you for your patience and support as we ensure the graduates are honored as they deserve. We understand this is not ideal, but feel it will be a special day for our graduates given our current circumstances. If you have questions, please email Audrey Herbst at aherbst@usd444.com.
Kindest Regards,
Dr. Herbst & Mr. Garrison
Please know that graduation is still scheduled for July 18 at 3:00pm. We are planning to have the ceremony. Details of the ceremony will be posted on our website and Facebook very soon. We are collaborating with the Rice County Health Department and will ensure our ceremony meets safety guidelines. Thank you for your patience. Please note the ceremony will be at 3:00pm on Saturday, July 18. Graduation practice for all graduates will be at 5:00pm on Friday, July 17 and attendance is required for graduates.
REMINDER: There will be NO meals served on Friday, July 3rd.
The District Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the July 4th Holiday. Our regular business hours will resume on Monday, July 6th.
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Summer Sports Conditioning and Programs - Coach Brent Clark has been hired as the head LRHS basketball coach, and the LRHS Girls' Basketball Camp will be held July 13-15 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. each evening. The LRHS Girls' Basketball Workouts are held each Tuesday and Thursday from 8-9 a.m. thru July 20. Please note: There will not be any school sports conditioning/sport workouts scheduled for the week of July 6-10.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! After Prom Party is scheduled for July 15th. Hope to see you there!
Reminder: Student physicals on Thursday morning, June 18 for all Little River HS & JH/6th grade students planning to participate in athletics during the '20-'21 school year. Where: School Cafeteria; When: 6:30 HS Boys, 7:30 HS Girls, 8:30 JH Boys, 9:30 JH Girls. Bring your physical form with all parent signatures completed. Bring $20 (make checks payable to Cordell Chiropractic).
USD 444 Recreation Commission Swimming Lessons are July 6th-17th at the Marquette pool as in the past. Bussing will be available for kids in Little River and Windom. Information is on the form. We will have sign-ups at the baseball field on Tuesday, June 16th from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, June 17th from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.. Forms are due no later than June 22nd. Questions, please contact Trey Look at 620-897-7153 or Cassie Look at 620-680-0006.
Junior/Senior Parents- we have emailed a sign up for Prom (Aug. 8th) to your student. PLEASE ask them to complete this form even if they do not plan to attend. Please contact Mrs. Ediger or Mrs. Hildebrand with questions. Link to form is included here. Thank you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8tAgyQR_X7XPGapxr_Qe_CqAM06e7VWy2ZxKtQyGWat2rnA/viewform
Incoming 7th grade parents: please check your email for pre-enrollment information. We are excited to welcome your Redskin! 🤩
Brent Clark has been hired as the next Little River HS Lady Redskins' basketball coach. Coach Clark is wanting to meet with potential players on Thursday, June 11th at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria after weights/conditioning. Parents are also welcome to attend this meeting. Coach would like to work with players for an hour in the gym following the meeting for those that can stay. Any HS girls planning to play in the Sterling Summer League, please bring your registration and money on Thursday, as that is deadline day. We'll be getting a schedule out shortly for HS girls' basketball summer opportunities.
Cordell Chiropractic will he conducting physicals this summer at LRHS. Please send payment with completed physical form. Forms were passed out when students returned school items, but copies can be picked up at weights/conditioning.
Fuel Up for Summer Lunch Program Pick Up Change at Little River ONLY
Beginning on Thursday, June 4th, the location to pick up your lunch/breakfast will be moved to the west side of the Little River School gym. Please begin lining up in the south commons area parking lot and proceed to the west side of the gym to receive your meals. Thank you!