St. Ignatius Public Schools

St. Ignatius Families- This is what was shared with staff today- Dear School District #28: Much is being discussed at all levels across the State of Montana and the Nation as a whole concerning COVID-19 I will send out an email everyday from here forward with our status and any new information. Schools will remain open at this time, the area schools have all agreed to consistency on any school closures. We are going to limit our travel for school groups and/or individuals. We are also going to limit groups coming into the school. We had several groups lined up for basketball tournaments, valley wide volleyball, church groups, etc renting out the facility that we will cancel. Any conferences and/or travel from staff will be limited and determined acceptable or not on a case by case basis. We will only close school if Governor Bullock or County Health tells us to do so OR our Board of Trustees feels, with a confirmed case in our District, it's the best thing to do. I will send out more information Monday, or later today if anything changes. The valley Superintendents will be meeting today to discuss any other items that need to be reviewed. This is what was received from Lake County: Considerations for School Closure: Recommendations on school closure based on available science, reports from other countries and consultation with school health experts. At this time, the guidance from the CDC, Lake County Health Dept. and the MT Office of Public Instruction is helping Lake County school district leaders make decisions to protect our students, staff and community. Currently, we are instituting additional cleaning and disinfection measures in our buildings, educating and practicing health care measures of handwashing, staying home if ill, and screening for illness and travelers to hot spots. We are trying NOT to disrupt family routines or our learning environments. We realize a school closure would have a tremendous impact on our communities and the ability of our community to prepare, protect, and treat an outbreak of COVID-19. We will work together with our health care experts and keep you informed as we weather this outbreak in unity. Thank you and Have a Great Weekend- :)

The remainder of our middle school and elementary wrestling season has been cancelled as a preventative measure to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Community Breakfast April 3 at 7:30 am -8:30 amFriday- Reminders:Reminders: March 12, this Thursday will be Calendar Committee Meeting at 6pm- HS Commons Board Meeting March 17, 7pm - Library Building and Grounds 7am March 20, Friday- District Office Drivers Ed Parent Meeting March 30, 7pm Jacen Petersen Room HS Community Breakfast April 3, at 7:30am to 8:30 am -All Purpose Room April 10 School Improvement Day

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Dear Families of St. Ignatius Schools, In response to the national health concern regarding the Coronavirus, we are sharing the following information to assist in keeping our homes, schools, and community safe. As of today, there are no cases from the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) in St. Ignatius Schools, Lake County, or in the state of Montana. Although the current risk to people in Lake County from the virus remains low, it is important to stay informed. We are committed to the health and well-being of our students, staff, and families and are closely monitoring the situation, planning with our school leaders and staff, and will be working closely with Lake County Health Department officials. Our teachers, school nurses, and staff are encouraging simple and effective habits, the same as preventing the spread of the flu or the common cold. You can help prevent the spread of viruses and other illnesses by taking these simple, specific steps below and following best practices to protect yourself and your family. • Wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth • Cover your cough/sneeze with a tissue (or your elbow) • Stay away from work, school, or other people if you become sick • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces There is quite a bit of misinformation circulating on the internet. It’s important to stay informed by following reputable sources. We have provided several below from federal, state and local sources: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Some questions have arisen about student events and field trips/travel. The current guidance from the Office of Public Instruction, Governor's Office, and the Department of Public Health and Human Services is to only cancel school-sponsored student travel or activities under guidance from the CDC and/or Lake County Health Department. As of now, we are continuing school activities and school-sponsored travel as normal. We are also still following our school district policies and procedures as they normally relate to absenteeism and student makeup work. This situation is evolving and we will continue to communicate with you as additional information becomes available. If you have specific questions about the virus, please call the Lake County Health Department 406-883-7288. Sincerely, Jason Sargent Superintendent St. Ignatius School District #28

Parent Information

Parent Softball Meeting Wednesday March 4th in the High School Commons 7PM

High School Wrestling Banquet today @ 6:30 in the Multipurpose Room

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New Construction Update Pictures

Mission Boys Basketball plays at 10:30 and the Mission Girls play at 12:00 in Hamilton at the Western B Divisional tomorrow. Go Dogs!!

Summer Rec Baseball Sign-ups will be held at the High School Commons on Wednesday February 26th from 6-7 PM.

MHS Boys Basketball @ Divisional Tournament Hamilton vs. Loyola 5:00 PM Thursday MHS Girls Basketball @ Divisional Tournament Hamilton vs. Loyola 12:00 PM Thursday

MHS Girls Basketball @ Libby vs. Big Fork, District Consolation Championship 2:30 PM

Mission Boys Basketball @ 4:00 vs. Eureka Saturday in Libby District Championship. Come support your Bulldogs!

The Old District Office will be coming down. The district has received a grant for $537,390 to tear down this old house and rebuild two new classrooms. We were selected for the Delivering Local Assistance Grant for making sustainable investments in critical infrastructure and putting shovels in the ground on behalf of the State of Montana. The Community Development Division at the Montana Dept. of Commerce and Governor Steve Bullock with the legislators set aside $21.5 million and received over 191 applications with requests for nearly $83 million. We received $537,390. Go Bulldogs! Thank you to State of Montana!

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