CLASS OF 2020: We know things are crazy and different right now, but we do NOT want you to forget about scholarship deadlines! For more information or to submit applications, you may contact Mrs. Davis at cricharddavis@usd252.org or visit her counselor's webpage at: http://www.usd252.org/o/olpe-schools/page/counselor-page--2. Also, if you haven't submitted your senior pictures to Mrs. Broyles please do so ASAP! We will still have a yearbook, composite board, and graduation slideshow for you, no matter what!
Olpe Families: USD 252 is gathering information as to whether or not students have internet access at home so that we can improve our delivery of instruction in the coming weeks- please fill out the form below to help guide these decisions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe978RxEBIljxLnpe0lmO2wLJ6JynEJNUiq7naBKLRSCtEJXA/viewform
Click on the link for the Grab 'n Go form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTYmx6g0S5dCaJOAEye8ZaIqCzcfeeW35yDkVgPBlZprsv5g/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Today's Olpe Blood Drive is still on! The location has been CHANGED to the Knights Hall in Olpe. IF YOU FEEL ILL, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND!
Today, March 17, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This includes all activities. This will place tremendous hardship on our families and staff, and impact the social and emotional well-being of our students.
We have been working on contingency plans since mid-March, including how we can meet the ongoing learning needs of our students and provide breakfast and lunch for our students who need it.
KSDE is working to help districts develop a plan for continuous learning for our students through the end of the school year. This plan will include virtual learning along with limited on campus instruction that complies with guidance from our local county health department. The details of our plan will be communicated as soon as they have been solidified.
What we do know now is that teachers will return on March 23 to begin planning student learning experiences through the Continuous Learning Program guided by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Meals are expected to start on March 23. If your child needs a meal, please fill out the USD 252 Grab ‘n Go form so that we can plan accordingly.
Students will be expected to begin participating in learning activities on Monday, March 30. Additional information will be shared during the week of March 23 in preparation of this transition.
During these uncertain times, USD 252 is committed to ensure that ALL of our staff remains gainfully employed; therefore, staff will continue to be paid. Staff may be asked to work in different areas during this time. We appreciate our staff’s dedication to our students and their continued flexibility over the coming months.
Our staff and board of education are also working on other critical issues, such as what this means for our seniors and how this will affect next school year. We will provide updates on these issues as soon as the information is available.
We are committed to working together as a community to support one another throughout these unprecedented times, and communication will remain a top priority. As a reminder, this school closure is in response to the current public health crisis. The focus should remain on preventing the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it is also referred to.
Please be mindful of the following:
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing (cough/sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue).
• Keep sick children at home.
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Practice social distancing
Follow additional guidance from these sources:
• National Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
• https://www.flinthillshealth.org
The Olpe Blood Drive is still on for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18 starting at 9 am. The location has been CHANGED to the Knights Hall in Olpe. IF YOU FEEL ILL, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND!
CANCELLED:
OLPE JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS TO THE FHTC WRANGLER RALLY ON THURSDAY, APRIL 2!
The Olpe Blood Drive is still on for Wednesday, March 18 starting at 9 am. The location has been CHANGED to the Knights Hall in Olpe. IF YOU FEEL ILL, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND!
COVID-19 Update
Order your 2019-2020 Olpe Jr/Sr High School Yearbook! Cost is $35. We accept cash or a check made out to OHS, with yearbook on the memo line. Please pay Mrs. Smith or contact her with any questions.
Check out our Olpe Schools Google Calendar to help you stay up to date with all activities, as we do our best to keep it as updated as possible. You can sync it to your phone or computer. The link is below, but if you would like a direct invite to make it easier, please e-mail your request to: jbroyles@usd252.org
Here is the link for the Google Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r?tab=mc1
Check out these important cancellations for Olpe Schools FBLA, FFA, and Forensics! We will continue to post updates as they are presented to us. Stay up to date on our website, Google Calendar, and Facebook page.
We have received many questions about the impact COVID-19 will have on our schools and spring sports and activities. If there are changes, these will be communicated as soon as that information becomes available.
Congrats Lady Eagles on your 26-0 undefeated season! Sorry it had to end the way it did! We a proud of you! #eaglepride #greenmachine #statechampsinoureyes
KSHSAA has cancelled all remaining games of the state tournament. #disappointed #stilleagleproud
KSDE guidance on Covid-19 https://kasb.org/nb0312-4/
Lady Eagles defeat Norwich 59-43. Advance to play Centralia in the semifinals tomorrow at 3:00. Go Lady Eagles! #eaglepride #greenmachine
Unfortunately, we did not have enough students sign up to take a pep bus to Dodge City for the tournament. As a result, the pep bus scheduled to go to Dodge has been cancelled.
HS track practice has been cancelled due to the rain. Try to run on your own if the weather clears up later in the day.
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