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Kyneton High School

Locality: Kyneton, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5421 1100

Address: 7-9 Epping St, Taungurung Country 3444 Kyneton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kynsec.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 YEAR 11 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES Darren Pereira from Success Integrated is a motivational speaker and our students have learnt so much in the past about what motivates them to be their best!! We had booked Darren to do live workshops with Year 11 students this year. Sadly this has not been able to happen. Instead Success Integrated will provide us with pre-recorded sessions and the following link provides an introductory video snapshot for you to look at.... We are including parent/carers in this opportunity and we would really love to see parent/carers and their students engage together in this session. The full session will be available to us in a week or so. So, please check out the introductory promo link below - just copy and paste into your browser!! I'm sending this link to students as well so please have a chat to them about it!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e06qI8NPn3k

24.01.2022 COVID Update - 13 August, 2020 Kyneton Health continues to do an amazing job with contact tracing and testing. As there are now multiple positive cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in the school community, and more broadly within Kyneton itself, the complexity of contact tracing has increased. As such, its important to protect the vulnerable people in our community by continuing to remain at home. Additionally, if you have been contacted by DHHS and advised to remain... at home or self-isolate, you must follow their instructions. However, just to confirm, other family members, partners and people sharing a home, do not need to remain at home (unless requested by DHHS to do so). This means those people may leave the home to attend their job (if a permitted worker), exercise daily within the State 3 restrictions, seek care, give care, or shop for essential goods. Access to the School The school is undergoing a further deep clean this week. When the school is officially re-opened, we will organise a schedule for students to return onsite if they need to collect resources for remote and flexible learning. Thank you for your continued patience and support. We will provide further information as soon as we receive any updates from DHHS. Stay safe & well.

24.01.2022 Gareth and Kyle from the Wellbeing and Equity teams are creating a space for KHS students to socialise during these distance learning weeks. We will be running social online games which will only require a device (laptop/tablet) and a phone. Students are welcome to express their interest to their homegroup teachers and receive the link from them. The image below shows the timetable for the time being. We will adjust this depending on demand. Hope to see you there! Gareth & Kyle

23.01.2022 Fun, friends, music and dress ups at our; Halloween Celebration and Parade! Many thanks to Jasmine Saunders or Yr 11 for her organisation with the help of the Student Leadership Team

23.01.2022 Great news for our school and community! https://www.midlandexpress.com.au/budget-win-for-kyneton-h/

23.01.2022 Great sentiment and inspiration from our 2021 School Captains- Jasmyn Davies, Talesha Jones, Mason Wright and Chloe Goodwin.

23.01.2022 It’s so nice to have sport back on the weekends and it’s even better to see some KHS students back playing! Adi one of our year 11 students is representing the Sunbury Jets in the Victorian Youth Championships basketball league! A huge achievement well done! Adi played a great game and we wish you all the best for the season!

23.01.2022 A big congratulations to our two students who competed at the Northern Metropolitan Regional Swimming finals today! We are so proud of your efforts Cooper & Lachlan well done!

23.01.2022 Was a beautiful morning to run some cross country trials! An incredible effort by all runners!

23.01.2022 Well done Yr 7 student Henry who played in the U13 BASL Representative development squad team at the Boys & Girls FC soccer tournament in Epsom on Saturday and Sunday. Henry scored three goals and the team won their division!

22.01.2022 Athletics Day is only 2 sleeps away!! Who? All staff and students What? Athletics Day When? Thursday the 1st of April ... Where? Kyneton Showgrounds All students are required to attend, please be sun smart as the day is looking to be 25 and sunny. A BBQ and refreshments will be available to purchase on the day. We look forward to seeing everyone there in house colours! If you have any questions please see Miss Wallace

21.01.2022 Our Year 10 Project Ready students have been working hard this year on achieving their VET Certificate II in Active Volunteering. As part of this they have been working on a project to improve the facilities at the school's boxing gym. The students are looking for donations to help source new equipment, including boxing gloves, mouth guards, club singlets, and hopefully, self-defence classes for kids. The gym is a safe space for many students at Kyneton High, building confide...nce and supporting their mental health. It would be great to be able to better equip the space. Please consider donating, to this worthwhile cause. Even the smallest donations will help and will be gratefully appreciated. https://www.schoolsplus.org.au/gearing-up-our-gym/ Thank you to CLLRN for been so supportive of our Project Ready Crew this year https://www.facebook.com/CRLLEN/.

21.01.2022 Hello students and families We hope you are safe and well as you adjust to remote learning 2.0. You are all showing incredible resilience during this challenging time. If you have been finding remote learning a little smoother this time around, that's awesome! But if you are feeling more stress, you are not alone. Ongoing stress can impact our wellbeing and learning. But a simple daily practise of mindfulness meditation can help to destress, improve focus, motivation, sleep q...uality, and overall wellbeing. If mindfulness meditation is a new concept to you, here is a link to a quick explanation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PkrhH-bkpk . Mindfulness for the mind is what brushing teeth is for a healthy mouth simple but effective! Here is a mini mindfulness moment session to try! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1Ndym-IsQg 'Smiling Mind' is also a great evidence based resource for young people. Download the app or go to the website, create an account, and log in to access the free mindfulness sessions whenever you like @ www.smilingmind.com.au/mindfulness The Wellbeing Team will provide some ongoing resources through-out the remote learning phase, however, if you would like to explore an individual mindfulness session with Andrea, please contact [email protected] and I will get in contact with you. Kind regards The Wellbeing Team. See more

19.01.2022 Covid-19 Update Monday 10/8 The deep clean of the school is complete; however the site will remain closed as we wait for the contact tracing team to complete their work. DHHS will keep us informed about this, and in turn we will inform the community as we receive further information. The work of the DHHS contact tracing team involves identifying and contacting people who have been in close contact with a person confirmed to have Covid-19. DHHS requests information from the sc...hool regarding classes, staff, etc. and we provide them readily with the information needed to do their work. Once a close contact is identified, DHHS will contact that person to advise them of next steps. Close contact means having face-to-face contact for more than 15 minutes or sharing a closed space for more than two hours with a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19) when they were infectious. At the moment, the most important thing that students and staff must do is to remain at home. This includes limiting movements to home-based activities and not attending public places. At the moment this needs to be for a two-week period starting from last Monday 3 August (the last day students were at school); however this may change depending on advice we receive from DHHS. We know this is a challenging situation to be in, particularly for those working in industries like health, aged care and child care, however we must do our part to protect the vulnerable members of our community. For clarification about what self-isolation and quarantine means, please see the DHHS website here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/self-quarantine-coronavirus-cov'. We will provide regular updates via Xuno, email and Facebook (where appropriate). Thank you for your patience at this challenging time.

19.01.2022 Another amazing student performance in our virtual recital! Here's Mia from Year 9 in cosplay playing 'Nanatsu no TaiZai' - the intro song from the 'Seven Deadly Sins' anime series. Go Mia!

18.01.2022 Check out the latest KHS Newsletter and see what's been happening in our school! https://enewsletter.coralcommunities.com/ea9889ea

18.01.2022 A reminder about our on site prospective families information session coming up on Wednesday morning. This will include a tour of the school and morning tea with the teachers. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]. N.B. The evening session is a repeat of the presentation that will be given in the morning session.

18.01.2022 Wear it Purple Day Friday 28 August 2020 Friday 28 August is Wear it Purple Day an international day of recognition celebrating LGBTIQA+ young people. Minus18 are hosting an online Wear it Purple Extravaganza event (https://www.facebook.com/events/603820337213701/) to celebrate the day which we encourage all LGBTIQA+ students to check out. There are a bunch of resources to download at wearitpurple.org/ including posters, information, social media tiles and zoom backgrounds.

18.01.2022 Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19). Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times.... Dr Carr-Greggs webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era. In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include: - your supportive role - setting the emotional tone - focusing on what you can control - how to deal with disappointment - further resources and where to get help. Dr Carr-Greggs presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions. Webinar details When: Tuesday 25 August Time: 7:30pm Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session Format: online via Webex Cost: free How to register To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster- Find out more For more information about the webinars, schools can contact Jeremy Cussen, via: email: [email protected] phone: 03 7022 1871

17.01.2022 One of the first questions students asked when we found out we would be holding remote classes was 'CAN WE SHOW OUR PETS?!' Well, today the dream was realised for members of 7A in their Art and Design class, where it was bring your pet to Art day! This isn't everyone because some of the animals weren't nearly as well behaved as their humans, and left class without permission!

17.01.2022 Dylan Copeland, former KHS student, has won the region's Apprentice of the Year. Well done, Dylan!

16.01.2022 BODY CONFIDENT CHILDREN & TEENS FREE WEBINARS: SUPPORTING BODY CONFIDENCE AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH FOOD AND EXERCISE IN YOUNG PEOPLE With so many confusing messages around weight, food and health and with so many adults struggling with their own body image it can be difficult for parents to know how to support their child as they move through adolescence. Join Butterfly for a relaxed and informative webinar for carers of primary and secondary age children to give knowl...edge, information and tips to help you better understand and promote positive body image in the home. TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE: Overview of body image and the importance of prevention The spectrum of body and eating issues from healthy to unhealthy, to disordered and clinical diagnosis Key influences on body image, including social media and the importance of positive following Diet culture and weight stigma Busting common myths around eating disorders Reducing appearance based talk and how to respond when a child expresses negativity towards themselves or others The power of role modelling positive body image and healthy behaviours Understanding early warning signs and the importance of early intervention Referral and support information, including Butterfly's National Helpline Butterfly is Australia's largest charity supporting all those affected by eating disorders and negative body image. These events are offered as part of Butterfly's new initiative, Love Your Body Week for Families to help Australian homes respect, appreciate and celebrate ALL bodies. AUDIENCE Parents & Community SESSION LENGTH 1hr 15mins COST FREE - Registration essential PLATFORM Zoom To book, please visit: https://events.butterfly.org.au/portal

16.01.2022 COVID Update 11 August 2020 The DHHS contact tracing team is making significant progress in its highly complex and detailed work. We are very grateful for the amazing work that is being done by Kyneton Health on behalf of our community. DHHS have confirmed that there are further cases of students who have tested positive for COVID-19, and that contact tracing and testing for these students is well underway. We have had questions about the advice from DHHS and have tried to p...rovide some clarification below. Who does the remain at home advice apply to? DHHS asks that staff and students restrict themselves to home based activities whilst contact tracing continues. This requirement applies only to those who work at, or attend, Kyneton High School and does not extend to family and other members of the household. For how long do staff and students have to remain at home? At the moment this needs to be for a two-week period starting from last Monday 3 August (the last day students were at school); however, this may change depending on advice we receive from DHHS. Some students who were identified as close contacts of the first reported case may have received automated messages from DHHS to say that their quarantine period finishes earlier e.g. 13 August. The latest advice is that Monday 17 August is the date until which staff and students must remain at home. We know this is a challenging situation to be in, particularly for those working in industries like health, aged care and child care, however we must do our part to protect the vulnerable members of our community. For clarification about what self-isolation and quarantine means, please see the DHHS website here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/self-quarantine-coronavirus-cov'. We thank you for your patience in these challenging times and the resilience that makes us such a strong community.

15.01.2022 Millie Ross from Gardening Australia came to visit us at KHS this morning. She donated tomato plants to the community garden and brainstormed ideas for the future of the garden as a teaching resource with Mr Swan.

14.01.2022 Attention Yr 12s 2019/2020!

13.01.2022 This may be a group that interests some of our past or present students.

13.01.2022 What an amazing way to end a week! Thanks to Mary-Anne Thomas MP and the Dan Andrews Victorian Government! This $10.99m sum is tagged to upgrade our heritage building, the science area and the old English wing. The future is looking bright at KHS!

13.01.2022 R U OK? Day Thurs 10/09 Good morning everyone, Please see the attached video for a message from your Student Leadership Team re. R U OK? Day tomorrow Thurs 10/09.... The over-arching theme this year is stay connected including the theme that year 8 Live for life crew have worked on with their message Words can Heal, which supports the RUOK messages for 2020. We would also like to encourage students and staff to wear a splash of yellow on the day to help celebrate and join in the spirit of the day! All the very best to you and your families at this time. Don't forget to watch the SLT's great video in support of this initiative that is so very important now more than ever :)

12.01.2022 YEAR 10 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! Darren Pereira from Success Integrated is a motivational speaker and our students have learnt so much in the past about what motivates them to be their best!! We had booked Darren to do live workshops with Year 10 students this year to discuss their passions and how this fits in with the course counselling process. Sadly this has not been able to happen. Instead Success Integrated will provide us with pre-recorded sessions and the following li...nk provides an introductory video snapshot for you to look at. This session is aimed at enhancing the amazing work that is already being done by the Year 10 Careers Teacher; Kate Sims during this remote learning period. We are including parent/carers in this opportunity and we would really love to see parent/carers and their students engage together in this session. Get ready to be inspired!! The full session will be available to us in a week or so. Please check out the introductory promo link below - just copy and paste into your browser!! I'm sending this link to students as well so please have a chat to them about it!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2K3XTjjcw4

12.01.2022 KHS Parents Remote Learning & Wellbeing Survey 3 Good morning parents, We are interested to continue taking on-board your feedback in order to improve how we do things at our school during these times. The last surveys you told us to try and better engage with your child's wellbeing, not to overload them with work, try and keep more routine, to keep improving the communication and to make adjustments for individuals where required.... Please take the short amount of time it takes to respond here via the link below, so that we can continue to better support your family. https://forms.gle/FTM7wPZeJUy6tnw6A Thank you

12.01.2022 Thursday Study Space at local bookshop Squishy Minnie

12.01.2022 What a way to end the term, Athletics day was a success and we thank all the staff and students for making the day a great one. Congratulations on Baynton for winning the overall points Enjoy the holidays everyone

11.01.2022 As you can see, there's a bit of work to be done in getting the Community Garden back on track post-lockdown, but the students from 7A and Mr Swan have made a great start today with a kind donation of seeds from Little Green Landscapes and Yates!

11.01.2022 NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK! This week is Science Week - the theme is "Deep Blue - innovation for the future of our oceans". We have a google classroom site with Activities for each day of the week you are invited to check it out. The link can be found on the Xuno News Bulletin. Some of the exciting SCIENCE activities include:... 1. Explore the Ocean Depths with Bill Nye the Science Guy! 2. Meet a Colossal Squid 3. How can we fish sustainably? 4. How can we generate Electricity using Wave Power? 5. How can we stop Ocean Acidification and Coral Bleaching and save the Great Barrier Reef? From Friday - Saturday we will run a Science Trivia Quiz Competition with prizes for students and staff

11.01.2022 We are all facing a lot of external pressure at the moment, and this can cause us to suffer internally. Do you need help? Remember - the KHS Wellbeing Team is here to support our families. The school Wellbeing phone number is 0456 213 659. Get in touch and we can lend a hand.

11.01.2022 Please see below for the arrangements regarding the staggered start to on-site learning starting in Term 4. We are really looking forward to seeing our students again! -> From Monday 5 October: *VCE VET and VCAL can attend on-site for the GAT and essential assessments *Students with approved on-site attendance for remote learning... *All other students will continue to learn from home. ->From Monday 12 October: All school students will return to on-site learning on a staggered return to avoid everyone resuming at once. This allows us to focus attention on each year level and their specific needs. Year 10 students in a step-up subject can attend for that subject when it is timetabled. Monday 12th Year 11 & 12 Tuesday 13th Year 7 + 11&12 Wednesday 14th Year 8 + 7, 11 & 12 Thursday 15th Year 9 & 10 all students

11.01.2022 A summary of the back-to-school details from today's press conference. We will provide clearer details once we have them.

10.01.2022 Have you forgotten what school looks like?! Or perhaps you are a primary school family who would love a look around? Check out the Virtual Tour! Thanks to Mr McDonald for putting this all together!

10.01.2022 Are you missing updates from the school? Not sure how to get into Xuno? Not getting our emails? Here's a few tips: 1. Check your email 'Junk' folder. Sometimes if you haven't been opening the Xuno Notification emails, your email provider automatically marks them as 'Junk' and diverts them out of your inbox. 2. Ensure we have the right details to get in touch with you. Email the front office at [email protected] to check that the email address we have for you is... correct. 3. Download the Xuno Family App from the App Store/Play Store to get notifications about Xuno Messages and News Bulletins directly to your phone. You will need the school code - nr7fa8 - and your Xuno log-in to set it up. If you are not sure about your log-in details, please contact the office as above. We will also be posting all our Covid-19 related updates on Facebook to ensure we are using all channels to get that important information out. Please note that the school's Facebook Message Inbox is not always monitored - it is better to contact the school as above. Thanks!

10.01.2022 SLT message for all students

10.01.2022 Managing the Coronacoaster webinar for PARENTS Dr Michael Carr-Greggs webinar, 'Managing the Coronacoaster Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era', gives families practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lockdown period and remote learning. The Department has engaged Dr Carr-Gregg to present a repeat edition of Managing the Coronacoaster, after his August webinar booked out in three days.... When: 7:30pm, Tuesday 15 September Duration: 45-minute presentation, followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session Format: online via live stream Cost: free Register for the Managing the Coronacoaster webinar via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-

10.01.2022 Science Week Year 7 Cooking Creations! This year's theme is "Deep Blue - innovation for the future of our oceans." We love the creativity here!

10.01.2022 Year 7C Automotive Race Day! 7C were charged and ready to go this week racing the cars they built in class in pursuit of the glory and that elusive family block of top deck chocolate. The celebration lesson come at the end of a unit in their automotive class with Mr Swan learning about circuit systems, aerodynamics and soldering.

09.01.2022 What a wonderful day! Today we welcomed our friends in Gr 5 & 6 from our local primary schools to experience a day in the life of a KHS student. It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces! Don't forget we have a parent information webinar this evening - see our events page for more info! Hesket Primary School Kyneton Primary School Lancefield Primary School Malmsbury Primary School Newham Primary School Our Lady of the Rosary School - Kyneton Romsey Primary School & Nursery Taradale Primary School Trentham District Primary School Tylden Primary School Woodend Primary School

09.01.2022 Today is Wear It Purple Day - an international day of recognition celebrating LGBTIQA+ young people. We value and are proud of the diversity in our student, staff and community population. Post your WIP pics in the comments!

09.01.2022 ReachOut https://au.reachout.com/ is Australias leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. They offer practical support, tools and tips to help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times including: Sleep Coronavirus Support School and Study... Setting Goals Stress Coping Isolation and Loneliness The information they offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too. Information includes: Helping your teen stick to a routine Helping your teen with study stress during Corona help your teenager feel more confident All the best from the Wellbeing Team

08.01.2022 Raising Learners podcast series for parents The Department has funded the Raising Children Network to deliver a 10-episode podcast series called Raising Learners. Raising Learners will provide parents with practical advice, tips and ideas for supporting childrens health, wellbeing and engagement at school and at home.... The first three podcasts will be available from 1 September, and the rest throughout terms 3 and 4, and can be accessed from podcast apps and the Raising Children Network website.

08.01.2022 Kyneton High School Citrus Tree Fundraiser Thanks to Mary at the Garden Tap Nursery Kyneton, we are running a citrus tree fundraiser this year. Citrus trees are renowned for being an enduring symbol of Citrus Trees are renowned for being an enduring symbol of cleansing, healing, happiness, freshness & optimism.... What better way to commemorate the end of 2020 than by planting a citrus tree as a living tribute to the obstacles that we have overcome this year, the resilience we have all shown, and as a symbol of hope for a bright, optimistic, happy and prosperous 2021. Citrus trees make great Christmas gifts for loved ones. So be sure to get in quick as stocks are limited. You can place your order by handing your order form (see attachment in XUNO News or collect one from front office) and payment to the Kyneton High School office by Thursday December 3rd. Order collection will be available at the office from Monday December 7th, collection times will be listed in the school newsletter and on XUNO. $15 per tree - in 5 inch pots

08.01.2022 Today, the Year 11 VCAL students and some Year 10 Applied Learning students had a visit from Jakob and Joe from Windarring. Jakob and Joe spoke to the students about what disability is and the impacts of disability on someone's day to day life.

06.01.2022 ATTENTION CLASS OF 2020! YOUR YEAR BOOK NEEDS YOU!

06.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR KHS FRIENDS! Are you missing updates from the school? Consider downloading the Xuno Family App from the App Store/Play Store to get notifications about Xuno Messages and News Bulletins directly to your phone. You will need the school code - nr7fa8 - and your Xuno log-in to set it up. If you are not sure about your log-in details, please contact the office on [email protected]. We will also be posting all our Covid-19 related updates on Fa...cebook to ensure we are using all channels to get this important information out. Stay safe and well, everyone!

05.01.2022 Another Science Week Project! Look at this awesome, large scale response to the Year 7 Challenge 'Build the boat that can hold the most coins!'

05.01.2022 In lieu of a Term 3 Recital... Remote Instrumental Music Lessons have been in full swing this term! Here's Lana from Year 9 playing Tchaikovsky's 'Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy'. Great work, Lana!

05.01.2022 Are you a local teacher looking for casual work? We would like to hear from potential CRTs! If you are interested, please contact our Daily Organiser, Rebecca Nardella, on [email protected], with the following: - Your CV... - Contact details (preferably email) for two or three referees - Your methods (subject areas) - The status of your VIT registration - The days you are generally available in the week We will keep your details on file and be in touch for a meeting when we have work coming up. We look forward to hearing from you!

03.01.2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council has put together a supporting pack to help you get through Covid-19. https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au//mr-information-pack-merged-v2 Keep safe,... KHS Wellbeing Team See more

02.01.2022 LGBTIQA+ social groups for young people WayOut continues to run House of Awesome fortnightly online we welcome any LGBTIQA+ young people to get in touch with Rhani or Mez on 5421 1666 to find out how to join. We are also meeting with rainbow young people across regional Victoria whilst in lockdown and have a special Wear It Purple catchup on Wednesday 26 August. Get in touch for more info!

02.01.2022 Some excellent news from the premier today. The efforts of Victorians have paid off and some more restrictions are easing. We will be in touch via Xuno with any school-specific changes once we receive them from the Department of Education. Well done, everyone!

02.01.2022 Our School Captains braved the elements late tonight atop of Mt Macedon. Mason Wright and Chloe Goodwin both stood in for and were the voice of local Anzac Tim Collins in a recreation of the Anzac Day Dawn Service. The Dawn Service Committee have put in an extraordinary amount of work and are filming the ceremony in advance of Anzac Day this year as a result of Covid restrictions. Our Captains were honoured to uphold the tradition of being able to play their part in the service despite having to be on standby for hours in the cold and rain. Be sure to look out for the link to watch the service on Anzac Day. Lest We Forget

01.01.2022 CONTACT TRACING COMPLETE AND SCHOOL RE-OPENING - Message from Principal Ana Rees Dear parents, carers and students I am writing to update you about the situation at our school, after students tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Id like to thank the entire school community at the outset for your patience and understanding during this difficult time....Continue reading