Divide County School District

Dear DCE Parents, A fourth positive COVID case in 3D has been reported today at DCE. Due to all students in the class wearing masks, the current mask requirement will not be extended. The last day of mask wearing in 3D is Monday, September 13. After that date, masks will be recommended, but not required, unless there is another positive case after the mask requirement expires.

Football Game- DC @ Tioga is also being streamed on the NFHS Network tonight, Sept. 10, 2021.

Football-Sept. 10, 2021 Reminder: DC is at Tioga tonight for varsity football, game time is 7:00 PM, also the game is being broadcast over the air on 1090 AM and 92.7 FM.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the public hearing to consider the 2021-22 Divide County School District budget previously scheduled for September 14, 2021 has been rescheduled to Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 7:15 a.m. at the Divide County Public Library. Citizens will have an opportunity to present oral or written comments regarding the proposed budget.

FACS/FCCLA has been busy baking and making treats to sell at the farmers market to support Children's Miracle Network. We will be selling cookies, bars and jam starting at 9am.

9/9/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, Please note that additional positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported at DCE and DCHS. All classmates and staff in Grade 5 at DCE have been identified as likely close contacts to an individual with COVID-19. Additional positive cases have also been identified in Grade 3D, JV/V Football Team and Grade 12. No additional masking or quarantine time is required for these grade levels or activities due to either masking in school and/or the positive case not being in school during their infectious period. We are reporting the additional positive cases so you are aware of the most current situation. Divide County School District is allowing close contacts to attend school if they have not had a positive COVID test result and remain asymptomatic since the current COVID exposure, on the condition that close contacts wear a mask when inside the school or on the school bus for 10 days following the date of last exposure. If the close contact chooses to not wear a mask, or does not wear it properly, during the 10-day quarantine period, they must stay at home. Please note, this exemption DOES NOT apply to HOUSEHOLD Close Contacts. Household contacts will be required to stay home for the isolation and quarantine period, unless they have been vaccinated or had a documented case of COVID-19 within the last 90 days. Grade 5 masking or quarantine period extends from September 10 through September 19 at 11:59 p.m.

9/8/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian and Staff We have been notified that there is a positive COVID-19 case at DCHS in Grade 12. All seniors and staff in Grade 12 have been identified as likely close contacts to the individual with COVID-19. This does not mean that your child will get the COVID-19 infection, but staff/guardians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection and what to do if you/your child gets sick. Divide County School District is allowing close contacts to attend school if they have not had a positive COVID test result and remain asymptomatic since the current COVID exposure, on the condition that close contacts wear a mask when inside for 10 days following the date of last exposure. If the close contact chooses to not wear a mask, or does not wear it properly, during the 10-day quarantine period, they must stay at home. Please note, this exemption DOES NOT apply to HOUSEHOLD Close Contacts. Household contacts will be required to stay home for the isolation and quarantine period, unless they have been vaccinated or had a documented case of COVID-19 within the last 90 days. Grade 12 students/staff quarantine/masking period extends from September 8 through September 17 at 11:59 p.m. Students/staff cannot test out of the 10-day mask requirement.

DCSD Staff & Parents: All parents and staff who have provided the district with an email address will be receiving a link to a survey asking for your input regarding the recent increase in positive COVID cases at the school and in our community. The email will be from Sherlock.Hirning@k12.nd.us via Survey Monkey. Be sure to check your junk mail. If you do not receive the email, please contact Tanja.Brown@k12.nd.us We would appreciate your feedback by Wednesday, September 8 at 12 noon. Thank you for your time!

REMINDER TO DCE/DCHS STUDENTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS/STAFF AND FALIMIES-SEPTEMBER EARLY OUT DATES ARE 9/15, 9/22 AND 9/29. SCHOOL WILL END AT 2:30 PM ON THESE DATES. THANKS FOR YOUR FLEXIBILITY!

Due to a scheduling conflict there will be no Elementary volleyball games in Trenton on Monday, September 13th. There will be no practice that day as well.

UPDATE: Students and staff who are currently considered close contacts and allowed to be in school will NOT be able to test out of mask wearing. Masking IN SCHOOL and on the bus will be required for close contacts through Day 10.

Volleyball- Thur. Sept. 9th, DC @ Ray, we had a couple changes. JH 7th Grade @ 3:00, JH 8th Grade @ 4:00, C-5:00, JV-6:00, V-7:00.

Due to the recent rise in positive cases of COVID-19 identified at DCE and DCHS, we strongly encourage all staff and students who are ill to stay home. Please use the attached Decision Tree to help you determine if attendance at school is appropriate and the recommended course of action. With everyone's help we can slow the spread of COVID-19 within the school system and keep our school doors open and our students and staff healthy! Reminder: Students in Grades 7, 8, 10, 3D, DCE Small Group, Jr. Hi VB Team, and Jr. Hi, JV, & Varsity Football Teams will be required to wear masks while in the school building or on the school bus through their designated quarantine period. Mask use by all other staff and students is encouraged, not required, during this time to help slow the spread.

Volleyball- 8th Grade Tournament @ ORCS, Minot, ND on Sat. Sept. 11, 2021, Information attached.

Divide County High School Activities Sept. 7-11, 2021

9/6/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian and Staff We have been notified that there are 2 positive COVID-19 cases at DCE in Grade 3D. (Mrs. Domonoske/Overbo Section) All classmates and staff in Grade 3D have been identified as likely close contacts to both of the individuals with COVID-19. Parents of students in this class have been notified. This does not mean that your child will get COVID-19 infection, but staff/guardians should be aware of the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 infection and what to do if you/your child gets sick. Divide County School District is allowing close contacts to attend school if they have not had a positive COVID test result and remain asymptomatic since the current COVID exposure, on the condition that close contacts wear a mask when inside for 10 days following the date of last exposure. If the close contact chooses to not wear a mask, or does not wear it properly, during the 10-day quarantine period, they must stay at home. Please note, this exemption DOES NOT apply to HOUSEHOLD Close Contacts. Household contacts will be required to stay home for the isolation and quarantine period, unless they have been vaccinated or had a documented case of COVID-19 within the last 90 days. Grade 3D students/staff quarantine/masking period extends from September 4 through September 13 at 11:59 p.m. Grade 3D Staff/Students may be released from the mask requirement AFTER DAY 7 if the following criteria are met: • Remain symptom free • Test negative for COVID-19 using a PCR or antigen test administered on DAY 5 or later. • Provide documentation of negative test

9/4/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, Please note that additional positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported at DCE and DCHS. All classmates in Grade 10 and the JV/Varsity Football Team have been identified as likely close contacts to one of the individuals with COVID-19. At DCE, a small group of students/staff have been identified and those individuals have been notified. The positive case is not in a specific grade level. Divide County School District is allowing close contacts to attend school if they have not had a positive COVID test result and remain asymptomatic since the current COVID exposure, on the condition that close contacts wear a mask when inside for 10 days following the date of last exposure. If the close contact chooses to not wear a mask, or does not wear it properly, during the 10-day quarantine period, they must stay at home. Please note, this exemption DOES NOT apply to HOUSEHOLD Close Contacts. Household contacts will be required to stay home for the isolation and quarantine period, unless they have been vaccinated or had a documented case of COVID-19 within the last 90 days. Grade 10 students/staff and JV/Football Team quarantine/masking period extends from September 4 through September 13 at 11:59 p.m. An additional positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in Grade 7, however the quarantine date will not be extended due to all 7th grade students currently wearing masks in school. 7th and 8th grade quarantine/masking period is September 1 through September 10 at 11:59 p.m. DCE Small Group quarantine/masking period is from September 4 through September 13 at 11:59 p.m. Staff/Students may be released from the mask requirement AFTER DAY 7 if the following criteria are met: • Remain symptom free • Test negative for COVID-19 using a PCR or antigen test administered on DAY 5 or later. • Provide documentation of negative test

Congratulations to DC FBLA member Titus Stubb's for receiving the DC FBLA August Member of the Month recognition.

DCHS 7th and 8th grade parents/guardians-a letter will be sent home with your student today regarding the Covid protocol for DCHS junior high students through Friday, September 10.

9/3/2021 Dear Parent/Guardian, This letter is to notify staff and families a positive case of COVID-19 has been reported in each of grade 7 and grade 8, at our school. All classmates in grade 7 and grade 8 and the Jr. High Volleyball Team have been identified as likely close contacts to one of the individuals with COVID-19. Divide County High School is allowing students in grades 7-8 to attend school if they have not had a positive COVID test result and remain asymptomatic since the current COVID exposure, on the condition that all 7-8th grade students wear a mask for 10 days, effective Friday, September 3, 2021 – Sept. 10, 2021. If students choose to not wear a mask during the 10-day quarantine period, they must stay at home. The 10-day quarantine period is from September 1 through Friday, September 10, 2021.