Arthur CUSD #305

Due to inclement weather, all athletic practices have been cancelled for today, January 27.

Dear Arthur CUSD #305 students and families, I hope your Wednesday is off to a great start. I wanted to reach out with a reminder to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and consider downloading our App in the Apple Store and or Google Play. Listed below are how you can find us on Twitter. District Twitter - @CUSD305SUPT ALAH HS Twitter - @ALAHKnights AHGS Twitter - @AhgsP AGS Twitter - @AGSKnights LGS Twitter - @LovingtonGS Listed below is how to find us on Facebook. District and HS Facebook - @alahhsknights AHGS Facebook - @AHGSKnights LGS Facebook - @lgsknights AGS Facebook - @agsknights Don’t forget to download the app in the Apple Store or on Google Play. You can find those links at the bottom of the webpage at www.cusd305.org. Thanks for considering and have a great rest of the week. Sincerely, Mr. Cheek

Dear Arthur CUSD #305 students and families, We are in the fourth week of second semester and I wanted to reach out and provide a few updates on our COVID numbers, the Task Force (Facilities Update) and a brief update related to athletics and extracurriculars moving forward. Listed below are the current numbers related to COVID. Total number of students in the district: 1076 Number of in-person learners: 982 Number of full-time remote learners: 94 Total number of staff: 151 Number of students currently quarantined: 69 Number of students in quarantine due to positive test: 4 Number of staff in quarantine due to positive test: 2 Number of staff in quarantine due to close contact: 2 Number of positive in-person student cases (since the start of school): 61 Number of known positive staff cases (since the start of school): 18 As the numbers continue to trend in a positive direction statewide, I’m proud to mention again that our staff, students, parents and community need to be commended for their efforts. Through the cooperation of all parties mentioned we continue to be able to provide in-person learning for the majority of our students and for that we are very grateful. I also wanted to encourage you to visit our website and click on the CUSD 305 Facilities Planning link that is located both at the top of the district website and or in the menu section. The information provided dates back to last year when the district began to engage in a facilities study that would help design and develop a long term strategic plan for facilities. Currently this year, we have formed a Task Force that consists of Administrators, Board of Education members, teachers, parents and community members. The Task Force has started to discuss our facilities and soon will be assisting in the design and direction of taking that information and including a larger scope of individuals within the community. We are excited to continue the process and the links on the website will be updated regularly. The district website is www.cusd305.org. I hope the information that is posted there is informative. I don’t have a lot of information to necessarily share related to extracurriculars but did want to share what we currently know as of today. Many of you probably already know this, but we have been moved into Phase 4 which would allow us the opportunity to begin to participate in many of the extracurricular activities we offer. Mr. Seal has been working diligently to put together schedules, hire officials, organize practices and interpret guidelines that are being put forth by the IDPH. This is no small task and I commend Mr. Seal for his efforts and hardwork to provide our students and student athletes with the opportunities they deserve. We will continue to communicate those guidelines that are set forth once they have been officially established. In addition to the IDPH guidelines that need to be properly interpreted and implemented, the IHSA and the IESA are also communicating their recommendations for a safe return to play scenario. All of those guidelines have not been clearly communicated as of today. Once that information has been gathered, we will communicate moving forward. Your patience is appreciated during that process. Finally, I want to once again thank all involved for a successful first semester and a great start to the second semester. Without all of us working together and demonstrating patience, grace and trust we would have never been able to accomplish what we have this school year. Thanks for everything and Go Knights! Have a great rest of the week. Sincerely, Shannon Cheek Superintendent Arthur CUSD #305

Arthur Grade School is looking for a full-time one-on-one aide. Candidates must have a paraprofessional license. Candidates may assist in all areas of the building including, but not limited to the lunchroom, classrooms, outside duties, and any other areas needed to help students. For more information, you can contact Mrs. Hale at the AGS office and fill out our online application on our school website.

Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by noon on Thursday, January 21 to order meals for the Week of January 25. Pick up times for each building is as follows: Monday, January 25 Pickup: AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m. LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. https://forms.gle/Cp5WLacBQXmvk8mz5

Good Evening Knights! With Region 6 moving to Tier 1 today, JH volleyball, JH boys basketball, HS girls basketball, and HS boys basketball will start practices tomorrow, 1/19/21. JH volleyball will practice at Atwood 3:30-5:30, JH boys basketball will practice at Lovington 4:00-5:00, HS girls basketball will practice 3:30-5:30, and HS boys basketball will practice 5:30-7:30. Shuttle Bus Schedule for JH volleyball: pick-up in Lovington at 2:45, Arthur at 3:00, arrive in Atwood at 3:15. Shuttle Bus Schedule for JH boys basketball: pick-up in Atwood at 3:15, Arthur at 3:30, arrive in Lovington at 3:45. Please stay tuned to our social media and for messages from coaches. #GoKnights

Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by noon on Thursday, January 14 to order meals for the Week of January 18. Reminder: There is no school on Monday so the pickup day is Tuesday. Pick up times for each building is as follows: Tuesday, January 19 Pickup: AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m. LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. https://forms.gle/xEwCEwp1eFrNwuy68

Attached is information from Douglas County Health Department related to Phase 1B of the COVID vaccination process. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4SUN9maKtRZtVx8dzEOsCT2un3aH10G_mLcjhM_mms/edit?usp=sharing

Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by noon on Friday, January 8 to order meals for the Week of January 11. Pick up times for each building is as follows: Tuesday, January 11 Pickup: AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m. LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. https://forms.gle/7GEKbbTKym6NuFiJA

Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by the end of the day on Saturday, January 2 to order meals for the Week of January 5. Pick up times for each building is as follows: Tuesday, January 5 Pickup: AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m. LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. Please pre-order using the form: https://forms.gle/fWWWFFXraaPBGzSo9

Dear Arthur CUSD #305 students and families, We made it and I couldn’t be more proud of everyone for all that has been done to make sure our students were able to spend an entire semester in person! I’m so thankful and feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be surrounded with such dedicated educators and committed communities to make this past semester possible. Listed below are the final numbers for the end of first semester. Total number of students in the district: 1075 Number of in-person learners: 969 Number of full-time remote learners: 106 Total number of staff: 151 Number of students currently quarantined: 56 Number of students in quarantine due to positive test: 6 Number of staff in quarantine due to positive test: 2 Number of staff in quarantine due to close contact: 10 Number of positive in-person student cases (since the start of school): 48 Number of known positive staff cases (since the start of school): 12 It’s been mentioned before but is certainly worth mentioning again and that is how proud I am of everyone involved in making this semester possible. All of us have been asked to demonstrate a unique and increased level of flexibility, adaptability, cooperation, patience, grace, collaboration and compassion for others. Things haven’t always been smooth and there have been bumps in the road, but the level of support, cooperation and positivity that has been demonstrated has made those difficult transitions easier to navigate. We are going to continue with the same schedule for the second semester until at least the end of February. We will be meeting with the Administration, Remote Learning Team as well as other leadership within the district throughout the months of January and February to determine if any changes will be made past the end of February. We will continue to communicate any changes and will do our best to keep everyone informed moving forward. We appreciate your patience and continued flexibility as the pandemic has forced us to occasionally create modifications that require all of us to adapt and create changes in our schedules. I will close with a final extension of thanks and gratitude to all of you. It’s been a trying but also gratifying semester and I look forward to what next semester will bring. Although we cannot predict what that will look like I’m confident that with the dedication that the students, staff and communities continue to provide we will be able to overcome the obstacles that we may face. Thank you for a great semester and I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this holiday season. Sincerely, Shannon Cheek Superintendent Arthur CUSD #305

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It’s finally here ... the ALAH Christmas Concert! The premier is at 6pm! Here is the link... https://youtu.be/GsVqKy0_8Vk #MrWoodisamazing! #OurBandRocks

This is a reminder that Vine Street Christian Church in Arthur is offering free Christmas dinners. Call 369-8895 to reserve your Christmas Dinner Box.

The Vine Street Christian Church in Arthur is offering free Christmas dinners (served to-go style). Call 369-8895 to reserve your Christmas Dinner Box. Please see image for further details.

The Junior High and Senior Class Fundraiser will be available for pickup next Wednesday and Thursday. Students who sold items for the detergent/trash bag fundraiser, please see attached image for details of pick-up times and directions. Students will pick up their items and deliver to who they sold to.

Hello Knights! This is a reminder that this Thursday, December 10 is a School Improvement Day with an earlier dismissal of 1:00 at the high school and 1:15 at the grade schools. Please note that next Thursday and Friday, December 17th and 18th we will continue to dismiss at 1:17 pm for the high school and 1:30 for the grade schools instead of 2:00 that was posted on our original calendar.

Douglas County Health Department has released their COVID testing schedule for December. Please see attached image for info and dates.

If you are looking to join a dynamic and student centered leadership team, please click on the link provided to learn more about the Principal position we currently have open for the 2021-2022 school year. https://www.cusd305.org/o/arthurcusd/page/job-vacancies--12

Arthur CUSD 305 is able to offer free meals for students who pre-order for the week. This form MUST be filled out by the end of the day on Thursday, December 3 to order meals for the Week of December 7. Pick up times for each building is as follows: Monday, December 7 Pickup: AGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. AHGS - 9:30-10:15 a.m. LGS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. ALAHHS - 8:30-10:00 a.m. https://forms.gle/xHubjbtW2MWVv9xBA