School Closure
With guidelines and recommendations changing almost by the minute, the Fern Ridge School District wants our families and community to ensure you are doing what you can to simply prepare for the fact that the time may come when we are having to close our local schools. Currently, this is NOT the plan, we are doing everything we can to mitigate risk and stay open as the local and state authorities are recommending. However, if the time comes that we do need to close, for whatever reason, the turnaround could be quick. The more families can do to prepare for this possibility in terms of child care and other issues, the better. If the schools were to close, all school activities would cease. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to the particular administration at your school.
Gary Carpenter, Superintendent, FRSD
Below are links to updated information on this topic:
Currently, the risk to the general public from the 2019 Novel Coronavirus is very low. In the past few days, however, there have been a couple of cases in Oregon. The virus is being closely monitored by Lane County Public Health, the Oregon Health Authority, and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) These links provide a wealth of information to families that are looking for it and are updated regularly. The Fern Ridge School District follows the recommendations provided by Lane County Public Health when addressing health-related matters.
Below are a couple additional resources for our families and staff
Watch a video of a LCPH nurse explaining the virus.
Fact sheet from the Oregon Health Authority. (PDF)
Like all viruses, the basics are important:
- Wash hands often with soap and water
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing.
The district will continue to monitor this virus and take appropriate action, if needed, as recommended by our local and state health authorities.
Gary Carpenter, Superintendent, FRSD 28J
All schools in the Fern Ridge School District will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 in observance of President’s Day.
National School Counseling Week 2020 (#NSCW2020) is Feb. 3–7, 2020. The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor(s). Follow #NSCW2020 on social media.
Here in Fern Ridge, we are lucky to have have two excellent school counselors, Mr. Ryan Chambers at FRMS, and Mrs. Brittany McMillan at EHS. Thanks to both of them for all they do for the students, parents and staff of Fern Ridge.
To learn more about National School Counseling Week, visit www.schoolcounselor.org/nscw
There is no school for students on Friday, January 24. This is a teacher work day for grading at the end of the first semester/second quarter.
Students – enjoy your three day weekend!
All schools will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Conditions are icy this morning around the area. With it being unclear regarding when it will warm up a few degrees, we are delaying this morning, Friday January 17th.
FRSD IS ON A 2 HOUR DELAY TODAY. SCHOOL WILL END AT REGULAR TIME. NO EARLY RELEASE.
Monday, January 6th is a teacher workday
Students return on Tuesday, January 7th