Good Afternoon West Harrison Families!
West Harrison Community Schools has seen an increase in Covid-19 related cases over the last week. As of today we have forty students or staff quarantining due to direct contact (11.4%) and fifteen students or staff (4.3%) that have tested positive, are awaiting test results, or awaiting direction from their medical provider. We have not had any confirmed cases of spread at school but have had quarantines take place because of contact with individuals who later received a positive test result. The majority of our positive cases and quarantines are related to exposure with family and work contacts.
As cases in the area rise, it is critical that everyone does their part in taking the appropriate precautions to limit the spread of Covid-19. We need your help if we are going to be able to stay in school including: having kids that are symptomatic stay home, wear masks, and wash hands frequently.
The Board and staff are committed to continuing face to face learning if at all possible and there are no immediate plans to move to virtual learning. That said, things can change quickly with this pandemic and we would encourage everyone to review your contingency plan for where your children would go should we reach a point where we have to shift to 100% virtual learning.
We greatly appreciate all your flexibility and support!
Marty Fonley
Superintendent
Due to Governor Reynold's public measures, spectators will be limited at all West Harrison events until at least Nov. 30th. We are allowed two spectators per athlete. Passes have been handed out to each athlete and these are needed to get into all games- home and away. Masks are also required at all events.
Previously, we let you know that meals would be free through December, but now, we have been approved to offer free meals until the end of May. These meals are convenient, safe and nutritious. Support our school meals program while saving your family time and money. There is still a cost for doubles and extras, but every student can have free breakfast and lunch every day.
West Harrison will be canceling school today, November 10, due to a portion of our district remaining in an ice storm warning. Stay safe and we will see everyone tomorrow! ❄️☃️🌬
West Harrison will be starting two hours late this morning. Tuesday, November 10th.
November 11, 2020 School Board Agenda
https://5il.co/mwlm
Little Hawks wrestling will start on Nov. 17th at 6:00 pm. It will be every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm. This is for Pre-k to 8th grade. There will be COVID guidelines to follow that will be posted on the school's website at a later date.
The JH boys basketball game at Boyer Valley today has been moved to Friday, Nov. 13th at 4:00 pm in Dow City.
Summer Food Service Program through the end of the 2020-2021 school year
Click on the link to find out more information
https://5il.co/murw
Today is the last day to purchase Eileen’s Cookie Dough from Post Prom! If you are interested and haven’t been contacted, please reach out to a student from the Junior Class!
West Harrison's November Newsletter https://www.smore.com/34n2u
November Menus
Breakfast: https://5il.co/moo3
Lunch: https://5il.co/moo4
Please make plans to join us in tonight's Set Me Free presentation from 6-8 pm.
We are offering it in person AND virtually. A zoom link was emailed out last Thursday.
Thank you, Teammates, for making this possible!
Post Prom will be putting on the Hawkeye Hoops Basketball Tournament on Dec 12 for 3rd through 8th grade Boys! Please spread the word! Contact Tina Heisterkamp at theisterkamp@yahoo.com for details!
Join Stephanie Olson from the Set Me Free Project
November 2, 2020
6:00 - 8:00PM
West Harrison Community School
Bus routes may be running late as they head out this morning because of our snowy weather. Please be patient on this first winter weather day!
The State Qualifying Cross Country Meet in Audubon tomorrow has been moved up to 3:00 pm to accommodate the football playoff participant schools.
Today's State Qualifying Cross Country Meet in Audubon has been postponed to Friday at 4:00 pm.
The JH Football game at Ar-We-Va today has been cancelled due to the weather.
Today we celebrate the end of the first quarter!! Our teachers and support staff have done so much this quarter for our West Harrison students. Today we took a moment to show our thanks for their efforts and then went back to working to prepare for the second quarter and parent teacher conferences next week.
Please take a moment to share a thank you with our team, either here or to the individuals you are thinking about. Gratitude gives encouragement and positivity to those giving just as much as those on the receiving end.
I will be working to prepare a meal for our teachers during conferences next week. If you would like to support this endeavor in any way, please reach out. Cring@w-Harrison.k12.ia.us or 712-646-2231
Thank you, all, for making our first quarter a success that deserves recognition and celebration!
-Mrs. Ring
