March 2020

Utah State Board of Education Extends School Dismissal Until May 1st

Submitted by nick.sheffer on

March 23, 2020

 

Dear Parent/Guardian:

 

Like you, we are just learning that Governor Gary R. Herbert, State Superintendent Syd Dickson, and the Utah State Board of Education “announced today that Utah’s K-12 public schools will extend their dismissal [soft closure] through Friday, May 1st.”  Their press release further stated that they will “continue to evaluate the situation to make a determination about the remaining school year” and that:

 

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Lana H. Hiskey

Thank you for your patience and support

Submitted by nick.sheffer on
Nebo Students: 

Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate through this unprecedented time in education. We just want to keep you updated on what is happening in Nebo School District.

For the past couple of days and even through the weekend, Nebo teachers have been in training and preparing online materials and/or packets for their students for “at home” instruction.

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Lana H. Hiskey

Options for Adding Home Internet

Submitted by nate.whitney on
Here are some options for families asking about internet access that do not have it at home.  Please understand that no responsibility for accuracy or cost can be taken by the school for this offer - We are simply passing on information. 

Free WiFi Hotspots (See maps for locations)

State issues clarification on K-12 dismissal

Submitted by nick.sheffer on

State Issues Clarification on K-12 Dismissal

SALT LAKE CITY (March 14, 2020) - At a news conference yesterday afternoon, Gov. Gary R.  Herbert mentioned that during public school’s two-week dismissal, parents who are unable to be home with children will have the option to bring them to school to be supervised by teachers. This is not the case.

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Lana H. Hiskey

NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS

Submitted by nick.sheffer on

March 13, 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians:

NEBO SCHOOL DISTRICT TO DISMISS SCHOOLS

As directed by the State of Utah, all public schools in Utah will dismiss beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, for two weeks in response to COVID-19. This is a proactive measure.

CONTINUED LEARNING
School “dismissal” means that Nebo employees will continue to be in the schools providing learning for students through online instruction and/or educational packets to continue student learning. Further communication about devices and materials will come from your school.

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Nebo School District

Principals Email Update

Submitted by nick.sheffer on

Dear Parents - 

 

As you are aware the COVID-19 virus known as Coronavirus is currently a top concern nationwide. I am reaching out through this email to help communicate to parents and the community what proactive measures are being taken and have been taken by Nebo schools to protect students and our MJHS community. 

 

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Mr. Whitney