This year, in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), school districts are holding Flu Immunization clinics in schools to provide flu vaccine for students.
Flu shots will be on October 7, for Calico Rock Students.
Forms are available in the office at high school and elementary.
If your student is quarantined please know that your child's teacher will be in contact with you when they have supplies, etc. ready for pickup. We will contact you as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
There will be no KIAP classes this week.
Lockeroom will be on campus Tuesday, September 21 to order letterman jackets.
COVID-19 Update 9-22-21
As we said earlier today we want to keep our students, faculty and community safe. Therefore, due to the number of students who are quarantined, we are taking further action to limit exposure on campus.
After assessing the situation and consultation with the Department of Education and the Arkansas Department of Health we are pivoting three classrooms to an Alternate Method of Instruction.
Mrs. Clinkingbeard's, Mrs. Cupples and Mrs. Teague's classes will pivot to an alternate method of instruction until you have been notified that your children can return to on site instruction. All other students will continue classes as usual.
Thank again for your understanding and cooperation it is appreciated.
WASH is cancelled for Wednesday, September 22.
There will be a Athletic Booster Club meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All community members including parents, grandparents, guardians and all others who would like to be involved in our students' athletic future are invited to attend. We hope to see everyone there.
There will be a Athletic Booster Club meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. All community members including parents, grandparents, guardians and all others who would like to be involved in our students' athletic future are invited to attend. We hope to see everyone there.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. the Calico Rock Elementary received a phone call informing us that their spouse, who has a restraining order against them, was going to try to get the couple's child. The school resource officer was notified and in turn the Sherriff's office. Deputies were dispatched to the school and the situation is being monitored very closely.
Calico Rock Public schools is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of substitute teacher. If interested, click the link below to print and fill out an application. You may drop off your application at central office at the Elementary campus.
https://pirates.k12.ar.us/plugins/show_image.php?id=627
For further information contact central office at 297-8339.
Monday, August 23 in the superintendents office.
Morning student drop off begins at 7:30 a.m. each morning. This when they will be able to enter the building.
Also, please remember it is state law to NOT be on your cell phone while driving in the school zone. This is for the safety of all involved.
We had a great first week! Let's make it a great year.
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The Calico Rock School District is pleased to announce that USDA has authorized all meals served in the 2021-2022 school year to be at no cost to the students.
However, we need all families to continue to fill out and return meal applications just as you have in the past. Your school district could potentially receive federal dollars based on the number of students who are eligible for free or reduced meals. In other words, the more students who are eligible, the more federal dollars the district receives to pay for things like tutoring and technology. Pandemic-EBT cards could potentially be determined based on free or reduced meal status for the 2022 summer.
If you need assistance with the application contact Stacy Sherrill at the high school (870)-297-3745, Julie Hargett at the elementary (870)-297-8533 or Chelsie Moss at the central office (870)-297-8339. As always, we are glad to help our Pirate families.
Thank you for your support!
On August 12, 2021 the Calico Rock Board of Directors adopted the following Covid-19 Precautions Plan.
Calico Rock School District Covid-19 Precautions Plan
Purpose: The intent of the plan is to provide guidance for the Calico Rock School District regarding the use of Covid-19 precautions based on the prevalence of Covid-19 within the Calico Rock School District.
Reason: The health and welfare of the Calico Rock students, staff and the community are a priority due to the potential effects of Covid-19. Also, the prevalence of Covid-19 and the high rate of transmission of the new Delta variant puts our students at higher risk than before. Onsite instruction is the more effective method to meet the educational, social and emotional needs of our students. The wearing of mask/face coverings is one tool that reduces the chance of exposure and lowers the rate of transmission when worn properly (covering the nose and mouth).
Source: Data to guide the parameters of the plan will be reviewed by the administrative team utilizing https://achi.net/covid19/ and/or covidactnow.org as its primary data sources. This guideline is subject to adjustments based on guidelines received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Standard Precautions: At all levels of risk, classrooms should continue to emphasize the use of washing hands, barriers, daily screening for Covid-19 symptoms, physical distancing, and thorough disinfecting of facilities and buses.
Who: All staff K-12 and students of K-12.
What: Wearing of mask/face-coverings for the Calico Rock School District.
Where: Masks/face-coverings at all Calico Rock School District indoor venues including transportation on buses and when physical distancing of 3-6 feet or more is not an option. Athletic activities and music practice and competition are exempt from indoor masking: rigorous exercise in P.E. or recess are exempt from indoor masking.
When: The Calico Rock Schools mask/face-coverings plan for indoor venues will continue until further notice.
At this time the American Pediatric Association recommends starting school with mask or face coverings required. Also, Izard County is considered to be at a high risk based on the number of cases in the county.
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The weekly food deliveries are underway. Please watch for the delivery people and help them when you can.
Free Pfizer COVID vaccinations will be available to anyone 12 years of age and older tomorrow (Thursday, August 12) at the high school during open house from 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m. provided by Park Street Pharmacy.
Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian present to sign for consent.
There will be a called school board meeting at the elementary library on Thursday, August 12 @ 5:30.