-
Coronovirus (COVID-19)
Governor Kim Reynolds announced her recommendation that schools across Iowa close for the next four weeks. As a result, Okoboji schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 16th.
The Okoboji Community School District created this page to provide a place to organize all Coronavirus items for our stakeholders. We will keep this page up to date as we receive new information and guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa Department of Education, and CDC. Please don't hesitate to contact the district if you have any questions about how we're handling the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation in our schools. Additionally, there is a Coronavirus hotline that can be reached by dialing 211.
Finally, you play a vital role in helping to prevent the spread of the virus. Please follow steps laid out by the public health experts:
- Cover your mouth with your upper arm or a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Stay home if any flu-type symptoms present themselves.
SERVICES DURING CLOSURE
-
Meal Services
Any district resident 18 years old and under are welcome to pick up a free breakfast and lunch at Okoboji High School daily between 8:00-9:30 AM. This service will start on Wednesday, March 18th. See the map below for the pickup location and flow:
-
Facility Use
Families and staff may access the buildings from 4:00-6:00 PM today, March 16th, and from 8:00-10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17th to pick up any items that may be needed during the next four weeks (ie laptops, band instruments, textbooks, medications, personal items, etc.). Please enter through the main entrance of the respective buildings. Staff will be on hand to assist. After 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 17th, the entire school district campus (all buildings/facilities) will be closed to EVERYONE until further notice, except for essential personnel at the discretion of the Superintendent.
-
Teaching and Learning
PK-12 learning, including special education services, will be suspended until further notice. We do not yet know the status of online college courses. We will share more as information becomes available. Students in grades 5-12 and staff may continue to use their school-issued devices. We ask that you not contact your child(ren)’s teacher(s) to request lesson plans, resources, etc.
-
Activities
We are certainly in an unprecedented situation across the world as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) which is quite obviously impacting our activities. While we are all disappointed about the multiple activities that have been canceled or indefinitely postponed we realize that the safety of our students and the community is the number one priority.
No school activities or practices of any kind will be allowed while closed.
COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS TO STAKEHOLDERS
COVID-19 IMPORTANT LINKS
-
U.S. Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ
-
Iowa Department of Public Health Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page
-
U.S. Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Page
