Parents,
The flu clinic at the school will be Monday, October 5, 2020. Please fill out the forms that will be sent out today and return to school by Friday, September 25th if you would like your child to participate. Thank you!
Please remember to observe the current guidelines while attending football games at Ayers Field. Also, pay special attention to the following:
* Items may not be placed in the stadium to reserve seats at any time.
* Children are to remain with a parent, guardian, or supervising adult.
* Ribbons are tied to the fence to designate proper social distancing.
Click the link below for complete stadium guidelines:
https://rb.gy/lbo7bs
As of right now, there are no known positive cases in the Dierks School District. Students who have been identified as a close contact to someone with COVID-19 in the future will be notified as quickly as possible by the Point of Contact for Dierks Schools, Lindsey Stokes. Communication with parents will be our number one priority. Every precaution is being taken for your child’s safety.
Everyone please keep in touch about testing dates and results by calling 870-286-2015 ext 247. This number can be reached 7 days a week 7am-9pm.
This announcement serves as a notification that all students, including virtual students, of the Dierks School District are eligible to receive free breakfasts and lunches beginning Wednesday, September 9th through December 31, 2020. Please keep in mind that a la carte, or extra items, must be purchased.
Reminder: School will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7th.
Dierks Public Schools will be out of school Monday September 7, 2020 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
FFA students will participate in the Howard County Fair September 8, 9, 10 & 11th.
FFA students will participate in the 4 States Fair September 16 & !7
Click on the following link for Outlaw football stadium guidelines:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/895839/2020_Outlaw_Football_Stadium_Guidelines.pdf
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians, and all employees to notify our designated Point of Contact immediately when the following occurs:
• Someone in the household has tested positive for COVID-19.
• Someone in the household has been identified as a Close Contact to a positive case of COVID-19 and is requiring quarantine and/or recommended to be tested for COVID-19.
• Student attending on -site and employees who are being tested for COVID-19. If symptomatic, student/staff should remain in quarantine pending results of their COVID-19 test.
Please call Lindsey Stokes at (870) 286-2015 ext. 247, or email information to lindsey.stokes@dierksschools.org. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Together we can help keep our Dierks School District family safe, healthy and ready to learn during this unique time.
Reminder:
The deadline to signup for Virtual Learning is Friday, August 7th. The following form must be completed for all students enrolling in Virtual Learning. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh902K9vFAFJR4hBLxpXSBJ3l9HYo4YMwv-HQ4U8Dmkc3lRg/viewform
Click the link for updated back to school information: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/827038/Dierks_School_Distirct_Re-Entry_Plan.pdf
Click on the link below to see the progress of our elementary building project.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRGYtM9eD7ZA7YOq50RFzIJv0unLm6i-3DGBrENyjiR-gjmbnIPs-e7trnT2WA3ZXad-47Wk7xQVDeg/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
We’re thrilled to announce Dierks School
District’s new app! It’s everything Dierks, in your pocket.
Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2PGs0t5 or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2HTj7s7
Click here to watch our app launch video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PWt0hlCWzzhIoAPSO8O5JryVTpi9cf6c/view?usp=sharing
Parents of the Dierks School District,
Please take time to fill out this survey by July 13th through the following link concerning your intent as a parent for the 2020-2021 school year. This is vitally important as we make decisions in planning.
https://forms.gle/kwXZRLQiRSbVZZEo8
Information regarding the opening of the 2020-2021 school year.
All student activities in the Dierks School District are postponed until further notice.
The Dierks Outlaw baseball team would like to thank Mark Jackson and First State Bank of Dierks for the generous donation for a new outfield fence at the baseball field. First State Bank logos have been ordered and will be placed on the fence. Thank you for your continued support for our school and the students in our community.
