Altoona-Midway - Unified School District 387

August 27, 2020 AMES Parent/Guardian Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. Even though this year has started out differently than expected the students and staff are doing a great job adapting to the changes. With that being said many of our fall events have had to be cancelled or will look different than previous years. Grandparents Day School Celebration-cancelled 3rd grade water festival-TBD* Old Iron Days-cancelled Pastries for Parents-cancelled Parent/Teacher Conferences-TBD* Nine-week award assemblies will take place but families will not be able to attend Fall parent nights-cancelled WILD-will take place but parents will not be able to attend Class Parties-Halloween/Christmas-will take place but parents will not be able to attend Prek-2nd-Pumpkin Patch-TBD* Birthday Celebrations-students can bring store bought treats or treats can be dropped off at the office, parents will not be able to attend. Christmas Program-TBD* *To Be Determined Thank you for understanding. As soon as we have more information on the TBD events we will send that information out. If you have any questions please call the elementary office at 620-568-5725. Kim Reazin-AMES Principal

First week of school at Altoona-Midway Elementary School.

First week of school at Altoona-Midway Elementary School.

The 2020-2021 Student handbook has been uploaded to the website and can be viewed on this link. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/883661/2020-2021_Student_Handbook.pdf

August 25, 2020 Important Game Day Information for USD #387 Fall Activities Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community, Due to COVID-19, we are asking that everyone bring exact change for admission to all activities. Our Gate Keepers will be wearing masks and gloves. However, we will use some kind of bucket in order for you to drop in the money. Admission for HS and MS activities will be as follows: Adults: $4.00 Students: $2.00 Car load of 3 or more people: $10.00 We ask you to practice social distancing. For football games, lawn chairs could be used, but will not be allowed on the track. Patrons are allowed to use the sidewalk that goes around the track. With activities in the gym, again, use social distancing as much as possible. Prior to the start of any activity within the building, temperatures will be taken as people enter the building. Anyone with a temperature of 99.9 or higher, or any other symptoms will not be allowed in the building. We ask that anyone with symptoms leave the premises immediately in order to protect others playing or attending. Also inside the building, masks will be required at all times. In our concessions stands, masks and gloves will be worn. Please wear your masks when you are ordering. We will only be able to sell pre-packaged food and drinks only. This is another of our precautions. Altoona-Midway MS/HS appreciates your cooperation and understanding as we work to limit the exposure to all who attend. Sincerely, Darrin R. Ashmore Principal Altoona-Midway MS/HS

First day of school at Altoona-Midway ms/hs.

Altoona-Midway Elementary "Drive By Meet the Teacher Night"

If you are needing a ride from Altoona for sports practices this afternoon, the Jet Bus will leave the elementary school at 3:15.

Reminder: HS Volleyball, HS Football & MS Football, practice today at 4:00 PM. Transportation furnished for MS students. You must have a physical to participate! If you do not have a physical yet, you are expected to come to practice and watch. Questions?? Call 620-537-7711

Altoona-Midway Elementary Drive By Meet the Teacher Night Join us for a drive by Meet the Teacher Night! Teachers will be in the front of the elementary school Tuesday, August 18th from 5:30 to 6:00. COVID and Social Distancing guidelines will be followed. Families will need to remain in vehicles.

HS Volleyball, HS Football & Middle School football teams will begin practice on Monday the 17th. All practices will begin at 4:00 PM. You must have a physical on file before you can practice. Bring it with you if you do not have it turned in already. If you do not have your physical, you are still expected to attend and watch practices.

The Board approved reopening plan has been uploaded to the Documents section dated 08-10-2020 of the website under the 2020-2021 school year folder.

MS Volleyball practice will begin Aug. 20 right after school in the elementary gym. You must have a physical on file in the office before you are allowed to practice. If you have your physical, bring it with you to school on Aug 20 and turn in to the office. If you do not have your physical, you expected to go to practice and watch.

Middle School Cheer practice will begin the first full week of school. Your cheer coach will give you a schedule after school begins next week. High School Cheer practice will begin Aug. 17. Coaches will be in touch with cheerleaders with additional times and information.

Attn. Middle School Football players. Practice starts Aug. 17. Transportation will be available from the elementary school at 3:15 PM. Pick up from the Methodist Church in Buffalo at 3:30. Practices begin at 4:00. Players will be delivered to these locations after practice.

Enrollment is the 5th and 6th at the ms/hs buildings at 8 AM-7 PM. Wednesday is for students with the last name beginning A-K. Thursday is L-Z. If you can't make it to your assigned enrollment day, you can enroll at the elementary school and the ms/hs on Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. Please bring completed enrollment forms and physical forms with you to enrollment. MS students: Please return your track uniforms from last spring if you haven't already.

Last day of Summer Academy. A visit from The Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Goddard Kansas, and a few special guests.

Enrollment packets are ready to go to the post office! Back to school supply lists have been left at Wal-Mart in Chanute and we will have extra copies at enrollment should you need them.

Help Wanted Wanted: Head cook position at Altoona-Midway MS/HS. This is a full time position. Please contact Diane Cook at dcook@usd387.org or 785-383- 1835. Applications are available on the website at usd387.org under menu, employment and classified application. They may also be picked at the District office 20584 US 75 HWY, Buffalo.

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