Hot Springs School District

January 29, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians: On January 28, 2022, the District was notified that a student had tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in the school on January 26, 2022. Currently, the contact-tracing process is underway, and for any students or staff at risk of exposure, the Sanders County Health Department will be or has been in contact with those persons to determine a safe and appropriate course of action. It is recommended that any person who feels ill seek out their medical provider for specific instructions. Hot Springs School District 14-J is in ongoing contact with the Sanders County Health Department and reviews the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff. School officials will continue to monitor health-related events in the District, and will provide prompt information when such occur. Thank you for your continued support for our Covid-19 mitigation efforts, and if you have any questions for us not addressed here, do not hesitate to contact me at 406-741-2962. Sincerely, Gerald Chouinard Superintendent

January 25, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians: On January 25, 2022, the District was notified that an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in the school on January 20, 2022. Currently, the contact-tracing process is underway, and for any students or staff at risk of exposure, the Sanders County Health Department will be or has been in contact with those persons to determine a safe and appropriate course of action. It is recommended that any person who feels ill seek out their medical provider for specific instructions. Hot Springs School District 14-J is in ongoing contact with the Sanders County Health Department and reviews the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff. School officials will continue to monitor health-related events in the District, and will provide prompt information when such occur. Thank you for your continued support for our Covid-19 mitigation efforts, and if you have any questions for us not addressed here, do not hesitate to contact me at 406-741-2962. Sincerely, Gerald Chouinard Superintendent

January 23, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians: On January 23, 2022, the District was notified that a contracted support employee had tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in the school on January 20, 2022. Currently, the contact-tracing process is underway, and for any students or staff at risk of exposure, the Sanders County Health Department will be or has been in contact with those persons to determine a safe and appropriate course of action. It is recommended that any person who feels ill seek out their medical provider for specific instructions. Hot Springs School District 14-J is in ongoing contact with the Sanders County Health Department and reviews the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff. School officials will continue to monitor health-related events in the District, and will provide prompt information when such occur. Thank you for your continued support for our Covid-19 mitigation efforts, and if you have any questions for us not addressed here, do not hesitate to contact me at 406-741-2962. Sincerely, Gerald Chouinard Superintendent

Menu - January 24-27, 2022

January 21, 2022 Dear Parents and Guardians: On January 21, 2022, the District was notified that an employee had tested positive for COVID-19. The employee was last in the school on January 20, 2022. Currently, the contact-tracing process is underway, and for any students or staff at risk of exposure, the Sanders County Health Department will be or has been in immediate contact with those persons to determine a safe and appropriate course of action. It is recommended that any person who feels ill seek out their medical provider for specific instructions. Hot Springs School District 14-J is in ongoing contact with the Sanders County Health Department and reviews the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff. School officials will continue to monitor health-related events in the District, and will provide prompt information when such occur. Thank you for your continued support for our Covid-19 mitigation efforts, and if you have any questions for us not addressed here, do not hesitate to contact me at 406-741-2962. Sincerely, Gerald Chouinard Superintendent

Lunch Menu - January 17-20, 2022

Please be patient with our bus drivers. They have been running late for pick-ups and drop-offs due to road conditions. We will do our best to stay on schedule but our number one priority is the safety of our students. Thank you for your patience.

TONIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAMES AT PLAINS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.

TONIGHTS VARSITY BOYS V. PLAINS BASKETBALL GAME HAS BEEN CANCELLED. JV BOYS @ 4:00 V GIRLS @ 5:30

HOT SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF TRUSTEES HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Wednesday, January 12, 2022 7:00 p.m. AGENDA - REGULAR BOARD MEETING https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSGgpXmKGs4Kl_QtY90NGsxinrbXsPGX3ADwvT6aHRyEY1TLzNcEYyjzTVhqX1gmFkBH08w7gA4zQY-/pub

Due to weather conditions tonights basketball game versus St. Regis has been cancelled. The game will be rescheduled, date and time TBD.

Hot Springs Schools will dismiss school and buses will run at 3:30 p.m. Please contact Nancy at 741-2962 for after school instruction changes or questions.

Hot Springs Schools will be running on a 2-Hour Delay due to road conditions. Bus route pick-ups will be 2 hours later than normal pick up times. School will start at 10AM. We will be only serving lunch today.

Hot Springs Schools will be running on a 2-Hour Delay due to road conditions. Bus route pick-ups will be 2 hours later than normal pick up times. School will start at 10AM. We will be only serving lunch today.

Hot Springs Schools will be running on a 2-Hour Delay due to road conditions. Bus route pick-ups will be 2 hours later than normal pick up times. School will start at 10AM. We will be only serving lunch today.

Hot Springs Schools will be running on a 2-Hour Delay due to road conditions. Bus route pick-ups will be 2 hours later than normal pick up times. School will start at 10AM. We will be only serving lunch today.

Hot Springs Schools will be running on a 2-hour delay today due . All Bus route pick-ups will be 2 hours later than normal pick up times. School will start at 10AM today. Stay Safe.

Welcome Back. Today's Breakfast is Breakfast Sandwiches and Lunch is Spaghetti. Don't forget Junior High Lady Savage Heat Basketball starts today!

Dear Families, Hot Springs School District 14-J has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17. The post appears to be part of a national TikTok trend and did not originate in our school district. We have heard reports from other districts that the same post is circulating in their schools. While we do not believe the threat to be credible, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking it seriously. Additionally, the district has been in contact with the Hot Springs Police Department regarding the post. Although we do not have school on Friday, we may have an increased police presence in our buildings during our basketball games Friday as an added precaution. This situation serves as a good example of why it is important to avoid sharing posts online that refer to school safety threats. Even if they are not credible threats, they can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for our students, families, and staff. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online. If you or your child become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else, please notify a school staff member or trusted adult right away. As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students. Sincerely, Gerald Chouinard Superintendent

HOT SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF TRUSTEES HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:00 p.m. AGENDA - REGULAR BOARD MEETING https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTzLOkUL_Ib70OElV3-5rMP5Jx3SzUDMI53hM6gHBPvgTounh5cBTJZIuUQPSs5RKszJRldmYdBfi6x/pub