Raider Update
September 11, 2022
Message from the Superintendent
Happy First Friday Raider Families!
We have had a great start to the 2022 school year. The excitement in our buildings can be felt and seen, and so begins our weekly Raider Updates. I want to start by thanking everyone for their assistance, patience, and support of our students as they either start or get back into the groove of school. We will have two full weeks of school before our first Staff Development Day on September 26th. A full list of school days can be found on our district calendar. And, our activities calendar has great information on upcoming events in the district.
We know the return to school and a different schedule can lead to different emotions. If you sense your student is struggling, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to your student's teacher, building principal, school counselor, or school nurse. We have systems of support in place as well as resources we can provide.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Bob McDowell, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Update from the Health Services Supervisor
As a district, we continue to monitor and respond to incidents of COVID. We want to remind families that the following guidelines need to be followed as they relate to COVID and students attending school. A student should not come to school (and may be sent home from school) if they have or have had:
- a fever of 100 degrees F or more in the past 24 hours
- vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- an undiagnosed skin rash
- positive covid-19 test (follow CDC guidelines - see below)
COVID-19: If you test positive for COVID-19, report this to your building nurse right away, either by phone or email.
Covid symptoms? The first day you felt ill is counted as “Day 0” (if you begin to feel well but then become ill again or develop new symptoms, please reference the CDC website).
No symptoms but tested positive. The date of your positive test is “Day 0” (if you begin to feel ill at any point during your 10-day isolation period, please reference the CDC website).
- You must stay home for 5 full days (begin counting with “Day 0” from above). Following 5 full days, you may return to school/work on Day 6 wearing a mask at all times if you have been feeling well and have not had a fever for at least 24 hours. A mask must be worn through Day 10 and may be removed on Day 11. If you are unable to wear a mask, you may need to stay home through Day 10.
- If you have a negative PCR/NAAT test conducted on Day 6 or later OR 2 negative antigen tests administered at least 48 hours apart starting Day 6 or later, you may remove your mask prior to Day 11.
- If you experience moderate to severe illness, your isolation period may be different.
If you have further questions, please reach out to your building nurse.
2022-2023 School Picture Information & Dates
Cahill Studios New Picture Day Process!
There will no longer be pre-ordering; all orders will be done after pictures have been taken, and you will be able to see your students' images before purchasing. Cahill Studios will be sending each parent a direct link to view and order their student's images 2-5 days after picture day. Orders placed within a week of when the links were sent out will receive a FREE social media image and the option for FREE shipping to the school! Cahill Studios will be in contact with you a week before your picture day with more information. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cahill Studios.
Phone: 715-268-9363
Email: orders@cahillphotostudio.com
Picture Dates:
Wednesday, September 21st
High School - 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders
Pinecrest Elementary School
Kenney Elementary School
McAuliffe Elementary School
Retakes will be available and watch for those dates to come yet.
Hastings Public Schools
- Tilden Community Center 651-480-7670
- Kennedy Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7221
- McAuliffe Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7390
- Pinecrest Elementary (K-4) 651-480-7280
- Hastings Middle School (5-8) 651-480-7060
- Hastings High School (9-12) 651-480-7470
- Hastings Alternative Learning Center 651-480-7690
*If you need any assistance in translating the Raider Update, contact us at kgorr@isd200.org.
Website: www.hastings.k12.mn.us
Location: 1000 11th Street West, Hastings, MN, USA
Phone: 651-480-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hastingspublicschools