Due to a confirmed COVID-19 exposure all 9th grade students, 6th grade group B, and their siblings will be dismissed at 12:20pm today and will need to quarantine for 14 days.

 

 

 

September 2, 2020

High School students will enter through door A 7:55am; Middle School Students will enter through door H 7:55 am; students in grades K-2 and those in grades 3-5 riding the bus will enter through door G 8:05am; students in grades 3-5 being dropped off will enter through door B 8:05am.

 

 

 

September 1, 2020

Dear Families and Community Members,

The purpose of this letter is to notify you of some recent changes to the Mellen School District Reentry Plan.  I apologize for any confusion or inconvenience these changes may cause but due to the ever evolving parameters surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic we must continue to adjust according to the recommendations from the CDC, Wisconsin Department of Health, and Ashland County Health and Human Services.

 

The following is a list of recent updates:

1. Face Coverings:  Disposable and cloth face coverings must properly fit and cover the nose and mouth only.  Gaiters, bandanas, and full head coverings are not allowed.   NOTE: We are reconsidering the gaiters - watch for updates on this.

2. Temperature Screenings and Wellness Checks:  Students not passing the temperature screening and wellness check will NOT be allowed on the bus or access to the school facility, nor will any household members.  Therefore it is important that parents/guardians make arrangements in the event their child(ren) needs to stay home or be picked up from school.

3. Door Entrances:  High School students will enter and exit through door A; Middle School Students will enter and exit through door H; students in grades K-2 and those in grades 3-5 riding the bus will enter through door G; students in grades 3-5 being dropped off will enter through Door B, and all students in grades 3-5 will exit for through door B.  Parents/guardians should plan on staying in the vicinity until their child(ren) have been cleared to the building. Please remain in your vehicles. If you need to get out, please wear a face covering and social distances from others. 

4. Locker rooms: Students will not be allowed access to the locker rooms.  Therefore they will need to plan accordingly for PE and sports.

5. School Snacks:  MS/HS students will be allowed to bring healthy snacks to be consumed during Digger Time but should NOT share items with other students. Elementary students will bring snacks for themselves for the daily snack time.  If students are bringing special treat for their classrooms, they will NOT be allowed to bring homemade items, all snacks must be prepackaged with ingredients listed.

6. Supply lists:  Providing sanitizing wipes is not required. If you are able to send them it would be appreciated however.

7. Returning to School after COVID-19 symptoms:  The letter sent to parents/guardians on August 20th indicated a return after 10 days of symptom free, this has been changed to 14 days.

8. Calendar Amendment:  September 16, and October 21 have changed from early release to full day teacher inservice.  There will be NO school on these days.

9. Thank you once again for your flexibility and support.  As always, I welcome your calls and emails to discuss your concerns and ideas.  

 

Stay Healthy,

 

Rhonda Elmhorst-Friemoth

Superintendent

 

 

August 7, 2020

Reentry Plan Overview

 

• 3 Learning Options available for all students: Onsite, Full Online, or Full Remote Learning (changes can be made at the quarter time)

• Face coverings required for all staff and students in the building until further notice (exception: when eating and drinking)

• K-8 students assigned to cohort groups

• K-8 grade levels and HS classes will be divided into two groups when numbers deem necessary to allow for appropriate physical distancing

• No PreK program

• No Before and After School Program

• Daily temperature and wellness checks will occur

• Staggered arrival and dismissal times with assigned entry/exit doors

• Breakfast will be eaten in classrooms

• 1st-5th grade will eat lunch in classrooms

• K, 6-8, and 9-12 will eat lunch in the cafeteria

• No Open Campus for 9-12 during the lunch period

• Nonessential visitors will not be allowed

• Fall athletic competitions to start on/after October 1 

• Enhanced cleaning and sanitizing