MASK WEARING ON SCHOOL BUSES (Part 2): The issue of mask wearing on buses, as a policy matter to be addressed via the School Committee, has been added to the agenda for tomorrow night's meeting so that the Committee may deliberate and determine whether to lift the requirement.
MASK WEARING ON SCHOOL BUSES (Part 1): With the CDC amending its guidance by removing a recommendation for mask wearing on school buses, this morning DESE advised that the decision is now a local one. As this is a policy matter, it must be addressed via the School Committee.
ANOTHER MIDDIE STATE CHAMPION!: Congratulations to senior Ty Stewart, the new Division 2 State Champion wrestler at 138 lbs. Ty is a member of our @tyngtigersports - @dracutmiddies Cooperative Wrestling Team; a positive, collaborative relationship with our neighbors to the west.
STATE CHAMPION MIDDIES: Congratulations to the DHS indoor track 4x200 Relay team of Adlai Soucy, Eythan Luxene, Reid Dubois and Nathan Mugford. They are the Massachusetts D4 State Champs! Also congrats to the whole boys team who took 2nd place overall. #MIDDIEPRIDE
BEST BUDDIES INVADE THE GARDEN: RMS & DHS Best Buddies programs took in the Celtics game last night & got to scrimmage at halftime! Thanks to our Middies staff & students as well as the @Celtics for continued support of this valuable program. @BestBuddies @BestBuddiesMARI
CHANGE TO MASK WEARING POLICY & MORE 2.15.22: Please read my letter to the community regarding a shift to voluntary mask wearing in our schools and information on the district's approach to scaling-back mitigation strategies: https://5il.co/15ocv
MASK WEARING & BUDGET UPDATE 2/10/22: Please see my letter to the community regarding the district's actions in response to the state's elimination of the mask wearing mandate, and information on the district's budget for next school year: https://5il.co/15gzo
12PM; 2/9/22 - WATER MAIN BREAK FORCING CAMPBELL EARLY RELEASE: Campbell will be conducting an early release due to a water main break on Methuen St, between school & Stuart; Dismissal begins at 12:25. Parent p/u back of school as usual; no PM preschool; YMCA program cancelled
BEST BUDDIES PARTY! Members of our Best Buddies program participated in a Super Bowl party this weekend at a local gymnastics facility. Students had an opportunity to socialize and explore. Thanks to student volunteers & staff who continue to support this program: #MIDDIEPRIDE
POSSIBLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR THE CAMPBELL & GREENMONT: Please see my letter to the Campbell & Greenmont communities regarding an update on a possible school building project that would impact both schools: https://5il.co/15a6j
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 1/25/22: CHANGE TO COVID-19 TESTING:
Please see my letter to the community regarding a significant change to the district's COVID testing program: https://5il.co/14poe
BUS DELAY DASHBOARD: 1/21/22 Please see my letter to the community regarding a new real-time dashboard that provides live information on route delays: https://5il.co/14kzq
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2022: Due to the impending snow expected to begin overnight and continue throughout the day Friday, the Dracut Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, 1/7/22.
1/2/22 COVID UPDATE: Please see my update to the community regarding changes to state-wide COVID protocols and more: https://5il.co/13mr8
More evidence showing TikTok is dangerous & undermines the mental health of children & adolescents: https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-diagnosis-videos-leave-some-teens-thinking-they-have-rare-mental-disorders-11640514602?st=ry51xtzy7udkpog&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
TikTok is NOT a harmless platform. Parents, do you know your children are being exposed to harmful and dangerous content? See: https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-tiktok-inundates-teens-with-eating-disorder-videos-11639754848?st=kwu9j9o0fh7dmrh&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
The district is aware of the latest nationwide social media challenge related to making threats of violence toward schools. In close collaboration with the DPD & DFD, we will aggressively investigate & pursue charges for those who make threats against our schools. @DracutMAPD
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC: The district is sponsoring another vaccine clinic on Thursday 12/30 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ DHS. To register, please go to: https://www.appointmentquest.c...
BUS DELAYS: Our bus vendor is operating short staffed this week given COVID disruptions . For the remainder of this week parents should anticipate delays both AM & PM on various routes. Inclement weather may further impact this issue. We appreciate your continued patience.
Remembering those who have and continue to defend freedom: "...December 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy..." -President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
