Good afternoon 9-R Families and Staff. As you probably know, our community is seeing a significant increase in new cases of COVID-19. This is not unlike the rest of our state or nation at this point. Needham Elementary School is closed to a majority of its students due to potential exposure of staff members to a positive case. Students were not at risk of exposure as they were not at school due to the cancelation of school a week ago Friday.

Included in this article is a comprehensive, easy to read PDF that breaks down the details of how schools and the district are funded, how the money is allocated to schools, and impacts of legislation and mandates. This year's guide has a focus on capital needs to try to bring to light the deficit due to the negative factor and the current needs across the district.

We are now able to share our Return to Learn DRAFT Plan with our community to allow time for feedback, questions and eventually to allow families to make their selections.

Dear 9-R Families,

I hope all are enjoying a great summer so far. While it's far from over, I wanted to update parents and staff about our district’s plans for both this summer and for reopening of school in August. As we’ve shared in all previous communication, this is an ever-changing situation and we are in continual conversations with state and local authorities around requirements and safety measures based upon conditions involving the virus.

Good Afternoon 9-R Community,

The following is an update on our planning for the 2020-21 School Year. Based on all of the information we have at this time, we do intend to operate on a traditional, in-person schedule with the first day of school being Tuesday, August 25. As with everything with this pandemic, things could change as time passes this summer but we are hopeful to stay this course.

This week's message contains information about the models of learning we are exploring, a summer child care program, preschool information and schools and buildings business operations this summer.

We've discussed with the community a few learning model and return to school plans for next year based a two scenarios.

This week's update includes information about planning for the 2020/21 school year, budget updates, campus access information, and an important message from La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith.

This week's update includes information about picking up students' personal belongings, the ABC Awards, remote meal program reminders, and information on updates to the 2020/2021 Academic Calendar

This week’s district communication includes information about arranging pick up of student's personal belongings from school, continued meal service options for students, curbside service from the SW Library District, information on the ABC Award and additional details about expanded childcare options.