The health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, and families are top priorities in the School District of Reedsburg. With the recent discussion regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), we want to take a moment to reinforce preventive safety measures and reference our process and communications. |
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Last Updated June 1, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Sauk County Public Health will be conducting drive-through testing for the COVID-19 virus. This testing will take place this Thursday, June 4 from 12:00-7:00 p.m. at Reedsburg Area High School, 1100 S Albert Ave, Reedsburg.
In order to be tested, you must call the Sauk COVID-19 hotline for an appointment at (608) 355-3200. Please note that this test is not an antibody test and will not tell you if you have previously had COVID-19 and now have recovered.
Vehicles with more than one person in them are welcome, but each person wanting to be tested must have registered ahead of time. This is a drive-thru test, so everyone must remain in their vehicle at all times. The test will take on average 5 minutes and consists of a nasal swab test. Once collected, the sample will be sent to a state-approved lab.
A reminder to continue using safe practices like washing your hands, staying home, and social distancing. Please visit our website for further guidance: www.co.sauk.wi.us/publichealth/coronavirus.
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Last Updated May 31, 2020
6:00 a.m.
The School District of Reedsburg will continue to offer the current food service program per USDA guidelines through August 26th. Summer meals will be the same pick-up days of Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the same locations. Monday grab-and-go bags will contain 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches and Wednesday grab-and-go bags will contain 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches. Continue to select a location closest to your home:
- Reedsburg Area High School
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School
- Pineview Elementary School
- South Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Loganville Elementary School
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School
The meals are FREE and available to all children in the community ages 18 and under. Families can drive-thru or walk-up to receive their grab-and-go meals. Parents/guardians can pick up meals on behalf of the children in their household without the children being present. When picking up meals, please share how many children are in the family and where they go to school.
This program is solely for the pick-up of meals; meals will not be consumed on-site. Families, please continue to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the pick-up locations. Continue to wash your hands often, sneeze or cough into a tissue, and stay home if you are sick.
For more information, please contact the School District of Reedsburg Food Service Department at (608) 768-8938.
Comidas gratis este verano para TODOS los niños
El Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg continuará ofreciendo el programa actual de servicio de alimentos siguiendo las normas del USDA (Departamento de agricultura de los Estados Unidos) hasta la fecha del 26 de agosto. Las comidas de verano serán los mismos días de recolección, los lunes y miércoles de 11:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en los mismos lugares. Las bolsas para llevar el lunes contendrán 2 desayunos y 2 almuerzos, y las bolsas para llevar el miércoles contendrán 3 desayunos y 3 almuerzos. Continúe seleccionando la ubicación más cercana a su hogar:
- Reedsburg Area High School - Preparatoria del Area de Reedsburg
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School - Escuela Intermedia Prairie Ridge
- Pineview Elementary School - Escuela primaria Pineview
- South Elementary School - Escuela primaria South (del sur)
- Westside Elementary School - Escuela primaria Westside (del oeste)
- Loganville Elementary School - Escuela primaria de Loganville
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School - Escuela primaria de Ironton-LaValle
Las comidas son GRATUITAS y están disponibles para todos los niños de la comunidad de 18 años de edad y menores. Las familias pueden conducir o caminar para recibir sus comidas para llevar. Los padres de familia y tutores pueden recoger comidas en nombre de los niños en su hogar sin que los niños estén presentes. Cuando recoja las comidas, comparta con el personal cuántos niños hay en la familia y dónde van a la escuela (si es aplicable).
Este programa es únicamente para la recolección de comidas; Las comidas no se consumirán en el lugar. Familias, sigan siendo proactivos para reducir el riesgo de COVID-19 al no congregarse en los lugares de recolección. Siga lavándose las manos con frecuencia, estornude o tosa en un pañuelo de papel y quédese en casa si está enfermo.
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Departamento de Servicio de Alimentos del Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg al (608) 768-8938.
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May 14, 2020
4:30 p.m.
With the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25th, please note the following meal pick up changes for this next week. On Monday, May 18th, children’s grab-and-go bags will contain 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches (meals for the days of May 18th, 19th, and 20th.) Then on Wednesday, May 20th, the grab-and-go bags will contain 4 breakfasts and 4 lunches (meals for the days of May 21st, 22nd, 25th, and 26th.)
The number of meals offered to children will stay the same, there will just be no meal pick up on Monday, May 25th, Memorial Day. Meal pick up will return to normal on Wednesday, May 27th which will contain the normal 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches (meals for the days of May 27th, 28th, and 29th.)
Following the Memorial Day holiday week, the district will continue to offer the current food service program per USDA guidelines until June 30th with the same meal pick up days of Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 am-12:30 pm at the same locations. Continue to select a location closest to your home:
- Reedsburg Area High School
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School
- Pineview Elementary School
- South Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Loganville Elementary School
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School
The meals are free and available to all children in the community ages 18 and under. Families can drive-thru or walk-up to receive their grab-and-go meals. Parents/guardians can pick up meals on behalf of the children in their household without the children being present. When picking up meals, please share how many children are in the family and where they go to school.
This program is solely for the pick-up of meals; meals will not be consumed on-site. Families, please continue to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the pick-up locations. Continue to wash your hands often, sneeze or cough into a tissue, and stay home if you are sick.
For further updates regarding our response to COVID-19, please visit our website.
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL SERVICIO DE ALIMENTOS - Día de la Recordación (Memorial Day en ingles) y fecha final
Con el fin de semana festivo del “Día de la Recordación” (Memorial Day), el lunes 25 de mayo, tenga en cuenta los siguientes cambios de recolecta de comidas para la próxima semana. El lunes 18 de mayo, las bolsas para llevar de los niños contendrán 3 desayunos y 3 almuerzos (comidas para los días 18, 19 y 20 de mayo). Luego, el miércoles 20 de mayo, las bolsas para llevar contiene 4 desayunos y 4 almuerzos (comidas para los días 21, 22, 25 y 26 de mayo).
La cantidad de comidas ofrecidas a los niños será la misma, simplemente no se recogerá comida el lunes 25 de mayo, Memorial Day. La recolecta de comidas volverá a la normalidad el miércoles 27 de mayo, que contendrá los 3 desayunos y 3 almuerzos normales (comidas para los días 27, 28 y 29 de mayo).
Después de la semana festiva del Memorial Day, el distrito continuará ofreciendo el programa actual de servicio de alimentos hasta el 30 de junio con los mismos días de recolecta de comidas el lunes y el miércoles de 11:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en los mismos lugares. Continúe utilizando la ubicación más cercana a su hogar:
- Reedsburg Area High School
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School
- Pineview Elementary School
- South Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Loganville Elementary School
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School
Las comidas son gratuitas y están disponibles para todos los niños de la comunidad de 18 años de edad y menores. Las familias pueden conducir o caminar para recibir sus comidas para llevar. Los padres de familia y tutores pueden recoger comidas en nombre de los niños en su hogar sin que los niños estén presentes. Cuando recoja comidas, comparta cuántos niños hay en la familia y dónde van a la escuela.
Este programa es únicamente para recoger comidas; Las comidas no se consumirán en el lugar. Familias, sigan siendo proactivos para reducir el riesgo de COVID-19 al no congregarse en los lugares de recogida. Siga lavándose las manos con frecuencia, estornude o tosa en un pañuelo de papel y quédese en casa si está enfermo.
Para obtener más actualizaciones sobre nuestra respuesta a COVID-19, visite nuestro página web.
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May 13, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Important message for the families of our students.
Friday, May 22nd will mark the end of our current Remote Learning experience, bringing the 2019-2020 school year to a close.
Students and families can expect a continued strong effort to stay connected through that date, and a few things are being planned to offer ongoing support through the summer.
Additionally, on May 22nd from 10 am until noon, members of our staff will be outside our school buildings, hoping to offer love and appreciation to kids and families for working with us through this incredibly unique school year.
We hope that families will load into the family vehicle, and drive by the school or schools that your children have attended this year.
We know that this will help to provide a small piece of closure to the school year for our staff, and we hope that it will for kids and families as well.
We have received the support and approval from our local police department, as well as from the Sauk County Health Department to carry out this event.
However, we must ask that we all recognize and adhere to the restrictions of the State Order. We must not hand anything back and forth between students and staff, and we must maintain proper Social Distancing requirements.
Please look for additional information about this event sometime in the next few days, but please mark your calendar for Friday, May 22nd.
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I also want to briefly mention that we are all looking forward to more clarity about what we may or may not be able to do with Summer School. We all want more clarity about what school will look like in the fall. And, we all want to know when things will just get back to normal.
Unfortunately, many of those decisions are out of our hands. We remain strongly connected with the state decision-makers, and we are developing draft plans for many different possibilities.
We will do our best to keep you informed about those types of decisions when they become available.
I encourage you to stay connected to our schools. If there is anything we might be able to help with, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Our partnership with kids, families, and our community has been strongly tested these past several weeks, and it has been confirmed that we are a very good Team.
Thank you for your partnership through this challenging time, and always!
Have a terrific evening!
Tom Benson, District Administrator
School District of Reedsburg
Mensaje del administrador del distrito con respecto al final del año escolar
¡Buena noches!
Este es Tom Benson, del Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg, que ofrece un mensaje importante para las familias de nuestros estudiantes.
Gran parte del mensaje de esta noche se centrará en la fecha de el viernes 22 de mayo.
El viernes 22 de mayo marcará el final de nuestra experiencia actual de Aprendizaje Virtual, cerrando el año escolar 2019-2020.
Los estudiantes y las familias pueden esperar un gran esfuerzo continuo de parte de nosotros, para que ustedes puedan mantenerse conectados hasta esa fecha, y se están planeando algunas cosas para ofrecer apoyo continuo durante el verano.
Además, el 22 de mayo desde las 10 de la mañana hasta el mediodía, los miembros de nuestro personal estarán afuera de los edificios de nuestra escuela, con la esperanza de ofrecer amor y aprecio a los niños y las familias por trabajar con nosotros durante este año escolar increíblemente único.
Esperamos que las familias se vengan en su vehículo familiar y conduzcan cerca de la escuela o escuelas a las que han asistido sus hijos este año.
Sabemos que esto ayudará a proporcionar un pequeño cierre al año escolar para nuestro personal, y esperamos que también lo haga para los niños y las familias.
Hemos recibido el apoyo y la aprobación de nuestro departamento de policía local, así como del Departamento de Salud del Condado de Sauk para llevar a cabo este evento.
Sin embargo, debemos pedir que todos reconozcamos y cumplamos con las restricciones de la Orden del Estado. No debemos entregar nada entre los estudiantes y el personal, y debemos mantener los requisitos de distancia social adecuados.
Busque información adicional sobre este evento en algún momento de los próximos días, pero marque su calendario para el viernes 22 de mayo.
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También quiero mencionar brevemente que todos esperamos tener más claridad sobre lo que podemos o no poder hacer con la Escuela de Verano. Todos queremos más claridad sobre cómo se verá la escuela en el otoño. Y, todos queremos saber cuándo las cosas volverán a la normalidad.
Desafortunadamente, muchas de esas decisiones están fuera de nuestras manos. Seguimos fuertemente conectados con los tomadores de decisiones estatales, y estamos desarrollando planes preliminares para muchas posibilidades diferentes.
Haremos todo lo posible para mantenerlo informado sobre ese tipo de decisiones cuando estén disponibles.
Les invito a a que se mantengan conectados con nuestras escuelas. Si hay algo en lo que podamos ayudarlo, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros.
Nuestra asociación con niños, familias y nuestra comunidad ha sido fuertemente probada en las últimas semanas, y se ha confirmado que somos un muy buen equipo.
¡Gracias por su asociación en este momento desafiante, y siempre!
¡Que tengan una noche fabulosa!
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May 4, 2020
5:00 p.m.
Sauk County Public Health, in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard, will be conducting the county’s 2nd drive-through testing for residents currently showing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. This testing will be available for Sauk County residents only and will take place on Thursday, May 7 from 10 am – 5 pm at River Valley High School in Spring Green.
In order to be tested, Sauk County residents must call the Sauk COVID hotline for an appointment at (608) 355-3200. You will be required to present proof at the time of testing that you live in Sauk County. This can be a driver’s license or current bill with your name and address on it.
This is not an anti-body test and will not tell you if you have previously had COVID and now have recovered. But it will tell you if you have it at the time of testing. Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever, chills, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of smell, loss of taste, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, shortness of breath.
We are able to test multiple people from one household in 1 vehicle, but they must each have a scheduled appointment. This is a drive-thru test, meaning everyone must remain in their vehicle at all times. The test will take on average 10 minutes and involves a nasal swab test. Once collected, the sample will be sent to a state-approved lab, from which we should have the results returned in 2-5 days.
“As we move into the next phase of our local COVID response, it is very important that people with any symptoms of COVID-19 get tested so that we can start getting back to work and back to all the great things we love about Sauk County,” said Tim Lawther, Sauk County Health Officer. “We are fortunate to be able to provide another COVID-19 community testing opportunity and deeply appreciate the generous assistance of the Wisconsin National Guard as we all work to prevent further spread of this virus.
Please remember to continue using safe practices like washing your hands, staying home, and social distancing. Anyone with further questions can call the hotline at (608) 355-3200.
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April 30, 2020
8:00 a.m.
With schools closed and treatment moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic, parent involvement is more important than ever to support children with their speech-language homework. Some parents and caregivers may be well prepared to take this on, but others may have trepidations: Some may see it as too time-consuming, while others might be concerned that they won't do it correctly. Making speech carryover practice easy to implement can increase the likelihood of parent/caregiver participation.
Here are some strategies I share with parents to help them effectively incorporate speech and language practice into their everyday routines, even when our "normal" routines are greatly changed.
Errands are language-fueled activities. If you can't go to the store, or are avoiding taking the kids with you, have them help you take inventory of items you have and make a list of what you will need. You can target things like categories, or ask them to name anything red they see on the webpage you're on. Or, as you're scrolling, pick two or three things (apples or bananas, for example) and ask them what group they belong in. Have older kids be your shopping buddy: give them a small list of things to remind you to find as you go through the online store.
Something all kids love is to feel in charge. If you feel comfortable, let them help pay at the online checkout. When the items are delivered, they can continue working on language by unpacking and sorting items into groups (refrigerated or snacks, for example).
Car rides, walks, or even strolls around the house are also opportunities to work on language. Try playing license plate tag to target speech sounds and multi-syllable words, or "I Spy" to work on categories (I spy something that is a vehicle) or speech sounds (I spy something that starts with the /k/ sound). You can even make red lights fun by seeing who can name the most fruits before the light turns green. When you get home, make a list of what you found and have the child share it with classmates the next day to keep the language learning going.
Make TV time interactive and language-infused. Sit on opposite sides of the couch and find a favorite show or try a new one. Then have each person pick a character to be and mute the TV. Now fill in the dialogue yourself based on the images. You'll be amazed by the stories kids make up. Or play a guessing game—pausing the TV and try to guess how a character is feeling based on facial expressions and the background images.
Read. This may seem obvious, and if you only have time to do your nightly story, that's great. But I like to tell parents to push it a little further and start a conversation while they are reading. Ask follow-up questions or change one of the lines in a familiar story and ask them if they think it really happened. Associate something happening in the story with something that happened in your day or on a trip you've been on. Pause and ask questions even if you don't think they can answer—this strengthens language. Have older kids read a page or two of a short story and tell you what happened, or act out a favorite book and see if the other person can guess which book it is. Finally, don't pull out the book for them; make them work for it. When you ask them what book they want to read and they name it, pretend you can't remember which one it is and have them describe parts of it to help jog your memory. Or if you know they read a story in their online class or speech session, ask them to retell it to you.
Language opportunities are everywhere throughout our days, even when we are stuck at home. Speech and language homework doesn't need to be something fancy or difficult—and with parents already overburdened, we don't want to make their day harder. But we can show them how small changes to their routine can make all the difference. By empowering parents, we are improving relationships and increasing collaboration that will only help our kids' skills grow.
Shared from The ASHA Leader Blog
Written by: Kimberly Delude, MA, CCC-SLP, works in a public school outside of Boston.
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April 27, 2020
1:30 p.m.
Sauk County Public Health, in partnership with the Wisconsin National Guard, will be conducting drive-through testing for Sauk county residents currently showing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus. This testing will be available for Sauk County residents only and will take place on Wednesday, April 29 beginning at 10 am at E8795 Evergreen Lane, Baraboo (formerly the Sauk County landfill).
In order to be tested, Sauk County residents must call the Sauk COVID hotline for an appointment at 608-355- 3200. You will be required to present proof that you live in Sauk County. This can be a driver’s license, a current bill with your name and address on it, etc. You must bring this to the testing. Please note that this test will not tell you if you have previously had COVID and now have recovered. But it will tell you if you have it at the time of testing.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include cough, fever, chills, sore throat, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, loss of smell, loss of taste, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, runny nose, shortness of breath.
We will unfortunately not be able to test any additional people in your vehicle unless they have registered ahead of time. Everyone coming for testing must remain in their vehicle at all times. The test will take on average 15 minutes and involves a nasal swab test. Once collected, the sample will be sent to a state-approved lab. The test results should be returned in about 48 hours.
“As we move into the next phase of our local COVID response, it is very important that people with any symptoms of COVID-19 get tested so that we can start getting back to work and back to all the great things we love about Sauk County,” said Tim Lawther, Sauk County Health Officer. “Sauk County Public Health is incredibly grateful to the Wisconsin National Guard for its support at a time when we all need to work together to stop the spread of this virus.”
Please remember to continue using safe practices like washing your hands, staying home, and social distancing. Anyone with further questions can call the hotline at (608) 355-3200.
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April 21, 2020
12:00 p.m.
Sauk County understands that dealing with the Coronavirus crisis is stressful for all of us. To support residents through these times, we are offering a free weekly webinar series titled “Maintaining Wellness During Stressful Times” every Thursday evening at 6 pm.
This week’s topic is Children’s Mental Health presented by Diane Anderson from Therapy Without Walls.
We hope you can share this, as we feel many could benefit from this week’s topic, and as always it is vital for our mental health to Stay Healthy!
Thank you and stay well!
Tracy Hameau
Emergency Management Programs' Coordinator
Sauk County Emergency Management
510 Broadway, Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-4417
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April 17, 2020
7:00 p.m.
This is School District Administrator, Tom Benson, and I would like to share a few thoughts with you.
First, I want to thank you, both for your patience and support as we do our best through this incredibly unique time and for your beautiful partnership as we experience Remote Learning together. We know it has not been perfect, but it has certainly been very successful. I am grateful for the hard work of our staff, and for the wonderful work you are doing at home.
As you undoubtedly know, our State Government has extended the Safer at Home Order to May 26th. More specific to my call to you this evening is that school buildings have been ordered to be closed for the remainder of this school year.
Please understand that the closing of our school buildings does NOT mean that this school year has ended. Indeed, our effort to continue to work with children and families will continue for several weeks. Obviously, that work will continue to be done in this remote fashion.
We know and understand that there are many questions and concerns about what this means for a variety of things. There will be answers coming in the days ahead, so we ask for your continued patience and support.
Now that we know we are locked into this remote style of teaching and learning for the balance of the school year, please know that there could be some changes in our work with you.
Please don’t let that be confusing, frustrating or overwhelming. If you have questions, or simply want to talk to someone, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher, principal, or another member of our Team.
We are thankful for and appreciative of the work we are doing together through this unique and uncertain time. Please look forward to further communication from us about that work.
Have a great weekend!
Thank you.
Tom Benson, District Administrator
School District of Reedsburg
Mensaje del administrador del distrito escolar
Este es el administrador del distrito escolar, Tom Benson, y me gustaría compartir algunos pensamientos con ustedes.
Primero, quiero agradecerles, tanto por su paciencia y apoyo, ya que hacemos nuestro mejor esfuerzo en este increible y unico momento, tambien por su hermosa asociación mientras experimentamos el Aprendizaje Virtual juntos. Sabemos que no ha sido perfecto, pero ciertamente se ha tenido mucho éxito. Estoy agradecido por el arduo trabajo de nuestro personal y por el maravilloso trabajo que usted está haciendo en casa.
Como sin duda sabe, nuestro gobierno estatal ha extendido la orden de “más seguro en casa” hasta la fecha del 26 de mayo. La razón de mi comunicado de esta tarde es que se ordenó el cierre de los edificios escolares por el resto de año escolar.
Por favor, comprenda que el cierre de nuestros edificios escolares NO significa que este año escolar haya terminado. De hecho, nuestro esfuerzo por continuar trabajando con nuestros alumnos y sus familias continuará durante varias semanas. Claramente, ese trabajo continuará haciéndose de manera virtual y remota.
Sabemos y entendemos que hay muchas preguntas y preocupaciones sobre lo que esto significa entre una variedad de cosas. Se comunicará más información en los próximos días, por lo que le pedimos su paciencia y apoyo continuo.
Ahora que sabemos que tendremos que utilizar este estilo virtual para aprender y enseñar durante el resto del año escolar, sepa que podría haber algunos cambios en nuestro trabajo con usted.
Por favor, no deje que eso sea confuso, frustrante o abrumador. Si tiene preguntas o simplemente desea hablar con alguien, no dude en comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo/a, el director u otro miembro de nuestro equipo.
Estamos agradecidos y apreciamos el trabajo que estamos haciendo juntos en este momento único e incierto. Favor de esperar más información de nuestra parte sobre este trabajo.
¡Tenga un excelente fin de semana!
Gracias.
Tom Benson
Administrador del Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg
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April 17, 2020
10:00 a.m.
On April 16th, 2020, Secretary-designee Andrea Palm issued Emergency Order #28, which extends Safer at Home Order and makes some changes to the initial order. The changes from Emergency Order #28 will go into effect on April 24. Safer at Home order will remain in effect until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Governor Tony Evers’ office also provided a question and answer document accompanying the order. See the Safer at Home extension FAQ.
While the Safer at Home Order continues to keep buildings closed, it does not close school operations. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) encourages schools to continue what they have been doing to provide continuity of learning and school meals. Please see the statement from State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor below:
“The closure of school buildings does not mean the end of services to children. The Department of Public Instruction remains committed to supporting schools and districts as they continue to care for their students, advance continuity of learning, provide meals for students, plan for the remainder of the year, and begin to plan for summer school opportunities and next fall due to COVID-19.”
Please refer to the DPI’s COVID-19 web page for current information and resources.
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April 17, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Hello Sauk County. We’ve all been dealing with COVID for over a month now, and I know how difficult it has been for everybody. But it is imperative that we continue to follow the Safer at Home order and stay home unless you are providing or receiving an absolutely essential service.
The Governor just released Emergency Order #28 (attached), which extends certain components of the initial Safer at Home order, and amends others. There are many new guidelines that will take effect on April 24, and run through May 25. We will send out more information and local guidance as soon as we get it finalized.
 Our best protection against COVID-19 remains staying home and social distancing. As difficult as it is, social distancing is working and we cannot relax these preventive measures now! In fact, it is even more important now to stay Safer at Home. As you can see in the graphic to the left, Wisconsin could have been FAR worse off if we hadn’t implemented all of these preventive measures.
CASES
While local cases have not grown in the last day or so, testing is severely limited so we know that these numbers are not indicative of the true community risk or spread. COVID-19 is in our community and we must all assume that everyone we come in contact with has the virus. Social distancing really is our best protection!
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COVID-19 Cases and Deaths – as of April 16, 2020, 6:00 am
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Cases
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1-Day Change
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Deaths
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1-Day Change
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Sauk County
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31
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0
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3
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0
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Wisconsin
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3,721
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+166
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182
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+12
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United States
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605,390
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+26,385
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24,582
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+2,330
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Worldwide
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1,914,916
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+70,082
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123,010
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+5,989
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There is a new data dashboard on the Sauk County Public Health (SCPH) website which provides daily updates on cases, as well as case trends so that people can see what the curve looks like locally. https://saukgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/5685e1a041664d1db4a67617865b1315
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
Registration is now open for our weekly "Maintaining Wellness During Stressful Times" webinar, held every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. This week, our presenter is Brandon Green from Baraboo Pulse Fitness & Training, presenting on Taking Back Control of your Nutrition and Activity. Please register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4979606105069578763.
Mental health and substance abuse services are needed even during normal times. During this public health crisis, the need for that help is even greater. If you or someone you know is in a mental health crisis, please call (608) 355-4200 during business hours, or (800) 533-5692 after hours or on weekends. The SCPH website also has a resource list for people who might need some help at https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/publichealth/covid-19-resources-individuals-and-families#Mental%20Health.
So many of our neighbors are struggling to feed their families during this outbreak. Sauk County is working with the Greater Sauk Community Foundation to collect money for area food pantries. You can donate by visiting www.greatersauk.org. All proceeds collected there will be given directly to area food pantries. The Central Wisconsin Community Action Council (CWCAC) is working with SCPH to help coordinate local food security efforts and we expect positive news on another grant we applied for to increase local food supply and distribution channels. More to come soon!
Domestic violence and sexual assault are also increasing during this crisis. Hope House continues to provide much-needed services and support for those experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help, please call (800) 584-6790 24 hours/day or visit www.hopehousescw.org.
Many other resources are available at https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/publichealth/covid-19-resources-individuals-and-families.
NEXT PHASE
This strain of coronavirus is going to be with us for a long time, and a vaccine is at least a year away from widespread use. Many of the measures we have put in place over the past several weeks will be integrated into our “new normal” in one way or another.
Our dual-approach strategy of containment (slowing the entry of the disease into our community) and mitigation (slow the spread of the disease) clearly has had a positive impact so far (see graphic above). As we start to think about how to reopen businesses, churches, and other important community institutions, it is vital we recognize that our previous ways of doing business and connecting with people will be forever changed. While we need to decide as a community and nation what this looks like, it is clear that COVID-19 will leave a long-lasting impact on what our “new normal” is, and we all need to be planning for this across all sectors and households. More to come on how we can work together for the benefit of our residents.
For more information, please visit a reliable source, including:
Thank you for everything you’re doing to stay safe and keep our community safe.
Timothy Lawther, MPH, MA
Director and Health Officer
Sauk County Health Department
505 Broadway St., Suite 303
Baraboo, WI 53913
Office: (608) 355-4301
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March 30, 2020
8:00 a.m.
During the school closure, some of our buildings have updated office hours and are effective immediately. There will be someone in the office during these hours to answer phone calls, check voice mails, and emails. We will not be able to let anyone enter the buildings at this time. In addition, staff will be checking their emails frequently and will also be checking each building's voicemail for any messages that have been left. We thank you for your patience as we work through this time, and we look forward to the day when we can all return to our normal routines.
- Central Office Building Hours: Monday and Wednesday - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - (608) 524-2016
- Reedsburg Area High School Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - (608) 768-8928
- Webb Middle School Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - (608) 768-8930
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - (608) 768-8942
- Pineview Elementary School Office Hours: Monday - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - (608) 768-8932
- Westside Elementary School Office Hours: Wednesday - 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - (608) 768-8934
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School Office: Closed
- Loganville Elementary School Office: Closed
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Updated March 27, 2020
6:30 p.m.
NEW DAYS - MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS ONLY
To reduce exposure for our employees and to adhere to Governor Tony Ever’s “Safer at Home” mandate, the School District of Reedsburg has made the decision to offer meals to children ONLY on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The new dates will begin on Monday, March 30, 2020. Children will continue to be offered the same number of meals each week. On Mondays, the grab-and-go bags will contain 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches and on Wednesdays, the bags will contain 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches.
The pick-up locations remain the same. Select a location closest to your home:
- Reedsburg Area High School
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School
- Pineview Elementary School
- South Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Loganville Elementary School
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School
The meals are free and available to all children in the community ages 18 and under. Families can drive-thru or walk-up to receive their grab-and-go meals. Parents/guardians can pick up meals on behalf of the children in their household without the children being present. When picking up meals, please share how many children are in the family and where they go to school.
This program is solely for the pick-up of meals; meals will not be consumed on-site. Families, please continue to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the pick-up locations. Continue to wash your hands often, sneeze or cough into a tissue, and stay home if you are sick.
For further updates regarding our response to COVID-19, please visit our website.
Program locations and times are subject to change. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Comidas gratuitas para niños ofrecidas durante el cierre de escuelas
Para reducir el riesgos de nuestros empleados y unirnos al estar "Más seguro en casa" del gobernador Tony Ever ", El Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg ha tomado la decisión de ofrecer comidas a los niños SOLO los lunes y miércoles de 11:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. Las nuevas fechas comenzarán el lunes 30 de marzo del 2020. Los niños continuarán recibiendo la misma cantidad de comidas cada semana. Los lunes, las bolsas para llevar contendrán 2 desayunos y 2 almuerzos y los miércoles, las bolsas contendrán 3 desayunos y 3 almuerzos.
Los lugares de recolección siguen siendo los mismos. Seleccione la ubicación más cercana a su hogar:
- Reedsburg Area High School - Escuela preparatoria del área de Reedsburg
- Prairie Ridge Intermediate School - Escuela intermedia Prairie Ridge
- Pineview Elementary School - Escuela primaria Pineview
- South Elementary School - Escuela primaria South (sur)
- Westside Elementary School - Escuela primaria Westside (oeste)
- Loganville Elementary School - Escuela primaria de Loganville
- Ironton-LaValle Elementary School - Escuela primaria de Ironton-LaValle
Las comidas son gratuitas y están disponibles para todos los niños de la comunidad de 18 años y menores. Las familias pueden conducir o caminar para recibir sus comidas para llevar. Los padres de familia y tutores pueden recoger comidas para los niños de su hogar sin que los niños estén presentes. Cuando recoja comidas, comparta cuántos niños hay en la familia y dónde van a la escuela.
Este programa es únicamente para recoger comidas; Las comidas no se consumirán en el lugar. Familias, continúen siendo proactivos en la reducción del riesgo de COVID-19 al no congregarse en los lugares de recolección. Continúe lavándose las manos con frecuencia, estornude o tosa en un pañuelo y quédese en casa si está enfermo.
Las ubicaciones y horarios del programa están sujetos a cambios. Esta institución es un proveedor de igualdad de oportunidades.
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March 17, 2020
11:00 a.m.
As you know, the Governor's Executive Order to close our schools currently runs through April 5th. Please know that, even if we are allowed to return to a normal school schedule on April 6th, the School District of Reedsburg will continue to recognize its regularly scheduled Spring Break during the week of April 6-10, 2020.
Therefore, the soonest we would actually hold a normal school schedule would be Monday, April 13th.
Vacaciones de primavera - del 6 al 10 de abril del 2020
Como saben, la Orden Ejecutiva del Gobernador para cerrar nuestras escuelas actualmente se extiende hasta el dia 5 de abril. Tenga en cuenta que, incluso si se nos permite regresar a clases el 6 de abril, el Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg continuará con sus vacaciones de primavera programadas regularmente durante la semana del 6 al 10 de abril del 2020.
Por ahora el primer dia de regreso a clases será el lunes 13 de abril, recuerde que esta fecha podría cambiar debido a los cambios y avances de nuestro gobernador y el coronavirus.
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March 16, 2020
6:00 p.m.
This is an important message for all students and parents in elementary and intermediate schools. By now, you should have had contact with your child’s classroom teacher or if not, you will be hearing from them soon. During that conversation, you should have indicated your preference for receiving enrichment activities. We are offering three options to retrieve educational enrichment activities for your child: email, pick up at school, or both. If you choose to come into your child’s school, we will have materials available for pickup at all elementary and intermediate school locations on Wednesday from 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Staff members will be there to assist you. There will be hand sanitizing stations set up and available for your use entering and exiting the buildings. After gathering educational materials, you may also gather any of your child’s personal items and any medications from the school office.
If you are feeling sick, please stay home. If you do come, limit the number of people who enter the school with you. If you have questions, please call your child’s school.
For more information please visit your child's school website and staff list:
We appreciate your patience as we work through this very unique time.
Información sobre Oportunidades Académicas para Grados 4K-5to
Este es un mensaje importante para todos los estudiantes y padres de familia de las escuelas primarias e intermedia. En este momento, usted ya debería haber tenido contacto con el maestro(a) de su hijo(a), de lo contrario, pronto tendrá noticias suyas. Durante esa conversación, usted debió haber indicado su preferencia para recibir actividades de enriquecimiento. Estamos ofreciendo tres opciones para recuperar actividades de enriquecimiento educativo para su hijo(a): correo electrónico, recoger la información en la escuela o ambos. Si elige venir a la escuela de su hijo(a), tendremos materiales disponibles para recoger en todas las escuelas primarias e intermedia el miércoles de 7:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Los miembros del personal estarán allí para ayudarlo. Habrá estaciones de desinfección de manos configuradas y disponibles para su uso al entrar y salir de los edificios. Después de reunir materiales educativos, también puede recoger cualquiera de los artículos personales de su hijo(a) y cualquier medicamento de la oficina de la escuela.
Si se siente enfermo, quédese en casa. Si viene, limite la cantidad de personas que ingresan a la escuela con usted. Si tiene preguntas, llame a la escuela de su hijo(a).
Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos en este momento.
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March 16, 2020
6:00 p.m.
Teachers at Webb Middle School are providing educational opportunities for students throughout this mandated closure. The goal is to provide educational opportunities for students to complete in a remote setting. It is also imperative to note they are not intended to be typical assignments or tests that would be graded in the normal school setting. If you have any questions about the information provided on this page, the most effective means of communication is the use of email, as our staff routinely checks their messages.
Please review the Webb Middle School Academic Opportunities:
If your child needs hard copies of materials from the above-grade-level links, they will be available for pickup Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 18th. You can also pick up any medications and any items needed from your child's lockers and/or the locker room. Please stop in the main office from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. for assistance.
Remember if you do come, please limit the number of people who enter the school with you. If you are feeling sick, please stay home. If you have any questions, please call the school.
Oportunidades Académicas para Estudiantes en Grados 6-8
Maestros de la escuela secundaria Webb están brindando oportunidades educativas para los estudiantes durante este cierre obligatorio. El objetivo es proporcionar oportunidades educativas para que los estudiantes completen en una forma remota. También es fundamental tener en cuenta que no están diseñadas a ser tareas o exámenes que típicamente se calificarían en el entorno escolar normal. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la información proporcionada en esta página, el medio de comunicación más efectivo es el uso del correo electrónico, ya que nuestro personal revisa regularmente sus mensajes.
Por favor, revise las Oportunidades Académicas de la Escuela Secundaria Webb en nuestro sitio de internet para obtener información sobre cada grado escolar.
Si su hijo(a) necesita copias impresas de los materiales de los enlaces de nivel de grado superior, estarán disponibles para su recolección el martes 17 de marzo y el miércoles 18 de marzo. También puede recoger cualquier medicamento y cualquier artículo que necesite del casillero de su hijo(a). Por favor, pase a la oficina principal de 8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. para obtener ayuda.
Recuerde que si viene, limite la cantidad de personas que ingresan a la escuela con usted. Si se siente enfermo(a), quédese en casa. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame a la escuela.
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March 16, 2020
12:00 p.m.
The Reedsburg Area High School will begin to hold virtual learning on Tuesday, March 17th. Teachers have created online lessons and assignments that are posted using Google Classroom and students will get directions from their teachers. Parents/guardians and students can also review the Virtual Learning Day Checklist.
Aprendizaje virtual para los grados 9-12
La escuela preparatoria del área de Reedsburg comenzará a realizar el aprendizaje virtual el martes 17 de marzo. Los maestros han creado clases y tareas en línea que se publican usando Google Classroom y los estudiantes recibirán instrucciones de sus maestros. Los padres de familia y tutores y los estudiantes también pueden revisar la Lista de verificación del día de educación virtual.
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March 15, 2020
5:30 p.m.
As you are well aware, the response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), is constantly evolving. Seemingly with each new development, the need to take further precautions takes another step.
Today, our reliance upon state and national health experts guides us to an even more immediate action regarding the closing of our schools.
Therefore, all schools in Reedsburg are closed immediately.
We understand and appreciate that this decision creates additional challenges for some families. At the same time, we feel compelled to do all that we can to protect the health and safety of our community.
We will have office staff in our buildings from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday this week, and parents are welcome to come to their child’s schools if they would like to retrieve clothing, medications, or other belongings.
We will also be coordinating a system for children to receive breakfast and lunch beginning Tuesday, March 17th. Details about the time and locations will come through another message in the hours ahead.
Our staff will be developing a variety of opportunities for children to be involved in academic kinds of experiences that can be done while away from our school buildings. That information will also come to you in the near future.
The State’s order to close schools extends until at least April 5th. Throughout the coming weeks, we will continue to provide information about the plans for the re-opening of our schools, including our plans regarding the district’s scheduled spring break of April 6-10.
We continue to appreciate your support and understanding during this incredibly unique and uncertain time in our history.
Our community, our state, our nation, and our planet are truly experiencing a critically significant event. I appreciate that we are managing it together.
If there is something you need from us, please do not hesitate to reach out, and we will do what we can.
Thank you!
Tom Benson, District Administrator
School District of Reedsburg
Buenas tardes Familias del Distrito Escolar de Reedsburg:
Esta es una actualización importante. Como bien sabe la enfermedad del coronavirus 2019, está en constante evolución. Aparentemente con cada nuevo desarrollo, la necesidad de tomar más precauciones da un paso más.
Hoy, nuestra confianza y seguridad con los expertos de salud estatales y nacionales nos guía a una acción aún más inmediata con respecto al cierre de nuestras escuelas.
Por lo tanto, todas las escuelas en Reedsburg están cerradas de inmediato.
Entendemos y apreciamos que esta decisión crea desafíos adicionales para algunas familias. Al mismo tiempo, nos sentimos obligados a hacer todo lo posible para proteger la salud y la seguridad de nuestra comunidad.
Tendremos personal de oficina en nuestros edificios de 8 am a 4 pm los lunes y martes de esta semana, y los padres pueden venir a las escuelas de sus hijos si desean recuperar ropa, medicamentos u otras pertenencias.
También coordinaremos un sistema para que los niños reciban desayuno y almuerzo a partir del martes 17 de marzo. Los detalles sobre la hora y los lugares llegarán a través de otro mensaje en las próximas horas.
Nuestro personal desarrollará una variedad de oportunidades para que los niños participen en tipos de experiencias académicas que se pueden hacer mientras están fuera de los edificios de nuestra escuela. Esa información también le llegará en un futuro próximo.
La orden estatal de cerrar escuelas se extiende hasta al menos el 5 de abril. Durante las próximas semanas, continuaremos brindando información sobre los planes para la reapertura de nuestras escuelas, incluidos nuestros planes con respecto a las vacaciones de primavera programadas del distrito del 6 al 10 de abril.
Continuamos apreciando su apoyo y comprensión durante este tiempo increíblemente único e incierto en nuestra historia.
Nuestra comunidad, nuestro estado, nuestra nación y nuestro planeta están realmente experimentando un evento críticamente significativo. Aprecio que lo estemos manejando juntos.
Si necesita algo de nosotros, no dude en comunicarse y haremos lo que podamos.
¡Gracias!
Tom Benson, administrador del distrito escolar del distrito de Reedsburg
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Updated 3/13/2020
6:15 p.m.
Good Evening School District of Reedsburg families:
Today, our Governor, Dr. Tony Evers, issued an executive order mandating the closing of all schools throughout the state. Schools must be closed no later than Wednesday, March 18th. The schools must remain closed until at least Sunday, April 5th.
The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority. Obviously, we will comply with the Governor’s order.
Therefore, Reedsburg Schools will be open on Monday and Tuesday, with no classes being held starting Wednesday, March 18th. Further information will be provided at a later date regarding the resuming of classes.
We continue to appreciate that you understand these are unique times for all of us. That means a significant uncertainty will exist during the days and weeks ahead.
We will continue to monitor the developments related to the Coronavirus. To that end, we have established a dedicated web page that focuses on resources and communication specific to it.
This website will also provide an avenue for us to communicate a variety of things specific to the district’s decisions and actions resulting from the Coronavirus. I encourage you to visit this website frequently, as it will likely receive regular updating.
This new web page can be found by first visiting our school district website, and clicking on Coronavirus.
We encourage everyone to remain patient and supportive of one another. If there is something we can help with, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you!
Tom Benson, District Administrator
School District of Reedsburg
Un mensaje del administrador del distrito- el 13 de marzo 2020
Buenas noches distrito escolar de Reedsburg,
Hoy el Gobernador Dr. Tony Evers, a emitido una orden ejecutiva ordenando cerrar las escuelas del estado de Wisconsin. Las escuelas deben estar cerradas no más tardar el miércoles, 18 de marzo. Las escuelas deben mantenerse cerradas hasta domingo el 5 de abril.
La seguridad de los estudiantes, empleados, y la comunidad es nuestra prioridad. Obviamente vamos a cumplir con las órdenes del gobernador. Entonces, habrá clases en el distrito de Reedsburg lunes y martes, pero comenzando el miércoles 18 de marzo no habrá. Más información acerca la fecha del resumen de clases será comunicado a ustedes.
Apreciamos su comprensión durante esta situación. Esto significa que una gran incertidumbre va existir durante las próximas semanas. Continuaremos a monitorizar las novedades en relación al Coronavirus. Hemos establecido una página de web enfocada en los recursos y comunicación específica al Coronavirus. Esta página de web también será una manera de comunicar las decisiones y acciones resultando del Coronavirus. Visite esta página frecuentemente, porque recibirá actualizaciones periódicas.
Puede encontrar esta nueva página web visitando nuestro distrito escolar sitio web y haciendo clic en Coronavirus.Alentamos a todos a seguir siendo pacientes y apoyándose unos a otros. Si hay algo en lo que podamos ayudar, no dude en contactarnos.
¡Gracias!
Tom Benson, administrador del distrito
El distrito escolar de Reedsburg
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Updated March 13, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Sauk County COVID-19 Hotline:
Sauk County Public Health and Emergency Management have established a COVID-19 hotline for public-private partners to call with COVID-19-related questions, please call (608) 355-3200 with any questions you should have.
This hotline is a general hotline and is not intended to answer any medical-related questions. If you feel you are suffering from COVID-19 symptoms please contact your medical provider.
For individuals to get the latest COVID-19 information please share with friends, neighbors, and family to sign up NIXLE. You can sign up for NIXLE by visiting: www.nixle.com or texting to 888777 and entering your zip code where you live.
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Updated March 13, 2020
10:00 a.m.
Please review the FAQs from the School District of Reedsburg related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019).
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Updated March 12, 2020
6:30 p.m.
Good evening, School District of Reedsburg Families,
This is an important notification. With the growing concern about COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) and recommendations to limit large group gatherings, the district has made the decision to offer the Choraliers Home Show on Facebook Live only with NO AUDIENCE. The show date will be Saturday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. on the district's School District of Reedsburg's Facebook page.
For any further updates, please check our website or the Choraliers' Facebook page.
Thank you for your help and understanding during this unique time.
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Updated March 12, 2020
2:45 p.m.
Good Afternoon School District of Reedsburg families,
This is an important message. As you know, our teachers are looking forward to meeting with you at Parent-Teacher Conferences tonight and tomorrow morning to discuss your child's school progress.
You are also well aware that there is growing concern about and actions being taken that limit the gathering of large groups because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please be aware that we are planning to host these conferences as planned.
However, we ask that you keep these things in mind:
- If you are not comfortable coming to conferences, we respect your decision to simply not attend;
- If you are sick, we ask that you not attend, but please find another avenue to follow up with your child's teachers at another time;
- If you do attend conferences, please don't be offended if no one shakes your hand, as we are trying to limit this type of contact.
Communicating with you about your child's experience in school is very important to us. Your child's teachers look forward to seeing you at these conferences, or at another time in the near future.
Thank you for your help and understanding during this unique time.
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Updated March 5, 2020
Please read this letter from District Administrator Tom Benson - March 5, 2020 - English (Espanol).
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School District of Reedsburg Illness Guidelines
Children who come to school are expected to participate fully in school activities, including physical education and recess unless a physician's written excuse is provided. If your child exhibits any of the following symptoms, please keep him/her home:
- Fever of 100 or greater
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Unidentified rash
- Open sores - especially on the face or hands
- Red runny nose
- Feeling too uncomfortable to participate in school
Students may return to school when they have been free of a fever, vomiting, and diarrhea, for at least 24 hours without the aid of medication.
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