NSSD COVID-19 Parent Update
March 26, 2020
Andy Gardner Message:
First, we so greatly appreciate your patience as we work through the many details involved with this crisis. Know that your children are missed. This is a short message to update you on the NSSD’s focus during the emergency closure period.
In the meantime, I hope that all of you are doing well, that your families are OK, and that you are getting some rest. As always, do not hesitate to ask us for help or to clarify something further. Our goal is to support our communities, staff, families and students through this crisis and to lay the groundwork for our eventual (and certain!) return. Thanks for all you do! Stay safe.
High School Seniors:
The District is expecting that ODE’s guidance on high school seniors will be released soon. We will communicate this out to parents and students as soon as it is released.
State Testing:
ODE has been notified that their application for a waiver for state testing has been “Conditionally Approved” by the US Dept. of Education. This will mean that the State will not conduct State Assessments this year, which will also eliminate many related requirements.
Meal Service:
The District’s meal service continues to run at the four sites as advertised. Please check the website to learn about the locations and times.
Daycare at Stayton Elementary:
The District is planning to run a daycare for health care workers and area first responders. The daycare will be at Stayton Elementary. Parents, please note that at the current time, we are planning to provide this to those professions described in the Governor’s order, with a first priority reserved for health care providers and their support personnel at hospitals and clinics, along with emergency responders. The daycare will remain in place through the Emergency Declaration. More information will be released in the coming week.
Household Technology Access Survey Update:
- 805 families completed the survey (Mari-Linn 78, Sublimity 166, Stayton Elementary 169, Stayton Intermediate/Middle 169, Stayton High 401)
- 93% of families reported they have internet access
- 64% reported needing one Chromebook
- 30% reported needing two Chromebooks
North Santiam School District
Email: david.bolin@nsantiam.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.nsantiam.k12.or.us/
Location: 1155 North 3rd Avenue, Stayton, OR, USA
Phone: 5037696924