Principal
Please refer to the following message from Mr. Carpenter:
FRSD Students, Families, and Staff,
Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) released new health metrics and standards for opening schools. These metrics were discussed in an announcement by Governor Brown. What this means for Fern Ridge is that all students in grades 4-12 will participate in a comprehensive distance learning model to begin the school year. Our planning committee will be reviewing all of this information and guidance over the next few days. On Tuesday, August 4th, our planning committee will finalize our recommended structure (for all grades K-12) and it will be communicated to the community later that day.
At that time, it is my hope/goal to be able to share the following information on August 4th:
- General information about the registration timeline and process.
- The date of the first day of school for all grades.
- What the K-3 model/plan is in regards to in-person vs. Comprehensive Distance Learning, as well as dates and timelines.
- How long (at a minimum based on infection rates) students in grades 4-12 will be in Comprehensive Distance Learning before returning to in-person instruction.
- Any options for students with special needs for periodic, individual, or small group in-person instruction or technology support on campus.
- A clear description of our “FRSD OPTIONS” Program for families that want to engage in full-time online learning (K-12) for the remainder of the 20-21 school year.
I realize everyone is anxious to receive final confirmation of what the school year will look like, and that this news is frustrating for some, and a sense of assurance for others. The District will continue to use the metrics established by the health experts in the state to guide our decisions. In all our plans, flexibility will be critical, as guidance/directives from the state changes often. We ask that families be aware of this and understand that plans WILL change as needed.
In regards to what comprehensive distance learning will look like for Fern Ridge students, you should know that this model will be different from the student learning experience of this past spring. Our goal will be to start the school year prepared to provide all students with a robust learning experience.
The district understands the importance of getting our students back in our buildings as soon as it is possible to do so, and we will continue to work on our detailed health and safety plans so we are ready to make that transition. The district is fortunate to have supportive certified and classified association partners, parents, and community leaders that are collaborating with us daily. A return to in-person learning will occur as soon as possible, until then we look forward to meeting the needs of our students and families to the best of our abilities in this new, virtual environment.
Yesterday we received a new update from OSAA, ODE, and OHA. The primary highlights are the requirement of masks indoors even when exercising and outdoors when 6 feet of separation cannot be maintained. The OSAA also delayed the start of fall contests to September 23rd, but did not push back the first fall practice date of August 17th. We are reviewing this new guidance at this time and will be making decisions about fall sports based on the guidance provided to us and in the best interest of the health and safety of our students. Attached is the OSAA update for your information.
Listed below are some important updates for athletes:
1. Per Governor Kate Brown’s new mandate that masks must be worn in public indoor places beginning July 1st, athletes must bring a mask to wear indoors at all times unless participating in physically exerting activities. Masks are not required to be medical grade.
2. No spectators allowed at any of the workouts.
3. Please make sure and stay home if you do not feel well.
4. Locker Rooms are closed, please use the outside restrooms near the cafeteria.
Athletes and Parents:
Hello Everyone! Listed below is the contact information for all of the head coaches of our programs. If you would like to ask them questions about summer workouts and/or the fall season, please feel free to contact them. Coaches are not required to organize summer workouts, but if they do offer them, they are not mandatory. If you would like to participate, please contact the coach to see if they are organizing a workout and if so, date and time. Athletes and parents are required to print out and sign the Summer Athletic Waiver form (see link below), and turn in to the coach prior to participating. Locker rooms will be used as restrooms only, so you will need to dress in the clothes that you plan to participate in. Please know that per OSAA/OHA/CDC guidelines, athletes will have their temperatures checked and a small screening process will take place prior to participation. It is encouraged that athletes bring their own water and hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer and other methods of disinfecting equipment will be available, but coaches will not be providing water and drinking fountains are closed. Along with hand sanitizer, coaches will have cleaner to wipe off equipment and will make sure athletes maintain appropriate social distancing at all times.
Athletic Waiver Form Link: Athletic Waiver Form
Assuming Fall Sports will be allowed to take place due to the continuing COVID -19 pandemic, Family ID will open for Fall Sports registration August 6th and from 5:30-7:00 pm the school will be open for parents/athletes to pay fees and turn in supplemental paperwork that day. Please note, with registration, you will be asked to complete the Athletic Waiver form a second time even if you completed it for participation in summer activities. As of right now, Fall Athletics are still scheduled to begin practice August 17th. If something changes information will be posted.
Take care and have a good summer!
Fall Sports
Football
Justin Peeler – jpeeler@fernridge.k12.or.us or Elmira.falcons@gmail.com
Website: https://www.fernridge.k12.or.us/football/
Cheerleading
Becky Dube – rdube@fernridge.k12.or.us
Volleyball
Greg Haffner – haffnerg@earthlink.net
Cross Country
Eric Carman – ecarman@fernridge.k12.or.us
Boys Soccer
Ryan Chambers – rchambers@fernridge.k12.or.us or 541-362-4287
Girls Soccer
Erin Ellis – eellis@fernridge.k12.or.us
Winter Sports
Boys Basketball
Nick Garman – ngarman@rocketmail.com or 541-942-4983
Girls Basketball
Glenn Norris – gwnsales@hotmail.com
Wrestling
Head Coach TBD
Assistant Coach Justin Peeler – jpeeler@fernridge.k12.or.us
Spring Sports
Baseball
Ryan Wolgamott – ryan.wolgamott@yahoo.com
Softball
Jamie Boytz – jboytz@yahoo.com
Track
Kristi Laing – klaing4@gmail.com
The front office will still be open June 15-19 from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM for students to return textbooks and Chromebooks. Please contact the front office at 541-935-8200 if you have any questions.
We apologize for the delay, but please click on the link below to see the senior slide show, Nathan Sawaya’s speech video, and the drone video of the end of graduation. We appreciate everyone’s help to make this event special and hope these videos will add new memories for our graduates and their families.
Hello Recently Graduated Seniors (Class of 2020) and Rising Seniors (Class of 2021),
While you may be stuck at home during summer 2020, use that extra time to get a jump start on your education! If you’ve just graduated from high school, will graduate in 2021, or passed your reasoning through language arts or math GED tests, you can take a tuition-free summer class at Lane! Whether you’re interested in taking a credit class for fun or a class that will get you one step closer to your college degree, Lane will help you take that next step with one tuition-free class this summer. For a 4-credit course, that’s a $480 savings!
Here’s the fine print:
All summer classes are taught remotely (summer term is June 22-September 12th and classes vary in length). Fees and textbook costs still apply. You’ll need to meet any prerequisites for the course you want to enroll in.
Deadlines:
Apply to Lane for summer term entry by Monday, June 22nd 2:00pm
Complete all admissions steps and register by Friday, June 26th 2:00pm
Even if the course starts in July and August, you must register before Friday, June 26th,
Complete the required tuition-free summer course form by Sunday, June 28th
Learn more and apply at: https://www.lanecc.edu/summercourse
If you have any questions or need help with this process you can email Cassadie Ross at cross@lesd.k12.or.us!
Students may begin returning books, Chromebooks, music folder, instruments and other items beginning on Wednesday, June 10th and continuing through Friday, June 12th. The office and front lobby will be open all three days from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM.
Teachers will hold Google Meetings with students one final time on Monday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 9th, but will not be assigning any new work the final week of school and all assignments are due on Friday, June 12th. Final grades will be completed by Friday, June 19th.
We hope you all have fantastic summer and we are very proud of you for persevering through this extraordinary time.
Graduation 2020 is Friday, June 5th at 7:00 PM. Due to the unique circumstances we must limit the number of guests and ask most people to remain in their car throughout the ceremony. In order to help make this night more accessible we are offering multiple platforms to tune in. Graduation will be broadcast on our local radio station KOCF 92.7 FM. You can stream the broadcast here if you can’t get radio reception: KOCF Live Stream
We will also stream the video of the ceremony on Youtube Live. You can access the stream at the following link: Youtube Live Stream
We hope that by offering these options you can still experience graduation even if you can’t attend.
Please feel free to call the high school at 541-935-8200 if you have any questions.
Elmira High School is pleased to present our annual Awards Night to you beginning at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2nd. We want to thank Mr. James Monegan for his hard work on the video and Mrs. Lorie Haffner for creating the slideshow. Congratulations to all of our award winners. All awards will be mailed home to recipients over the summer.
