SASD School Closing/Coronavirus Info.

Protecting Our Students and Community from Coronavirus

LAST UPDATED 6/30/2020 12:00 PM

End of Year Message to Community from Superintendent  (Updated 6/5/2020)

SASD In Person School Board Meetings will Resume June 1, 2020 (Updated 5/28/2020)

SASD SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PLAN (Updated 5/28/2020)

COVID-19: Second Confirmed Case in Washburn County (Updated 5/20/2020)
 

WASHBURN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19
ADVISORY #3 SAFE PRACTICES  (Updated 5/18/2020)
 

Washburn County Health Department Guidance (Updated 5/14/2020
After Safer At Home: Washburn County Encourages Residents and Businesses to Continue Safe Practices

UPDATE: How Wisconsin Supreme Court Decision to Overturn the State's Stay-At-Home Order Affects SASD. (Updated 5/14/2020)
 

Spooner Area School District Library Book Drop Off Posted 4/30/2020

Spooner Area School District Student Belongings Pick Up Posted 4/28/2020

DHS Emergency Order #28 SAFER AT HOME ORDER Posted 4/23/2020

Click the resource link in the right column to view details of the Department of Health Services Emergency Order #28 SAFER AT HOME ORDER

COVID-19: The Badger Bounce Back Posted 4/15/2020

First Case of COVID19 in Washburn County Confirmed Posted 4/13/2020

Virtual SASD Board Meeting and Public Comments Information Posted 4/9/2020

PARENT LETTER FROM DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Posted 4/7/2020

Guidance for Washburn County Residents on CDC Cloth Face Covering Recommendations

Schools Closed for Duration of Health Emergency

Per Governor Tony Evers' executive order, requiring all Wisconsin schools to close for duration of this health emergency.

• School buildings and facilities will be closed to students, families and the general public until for the duration of the closure.
• There will be no afterschool activities in the SASD while school facilities are closed.
• A free breakfast and lunch meal is available for any child under age 18. See details in righ hand column
• Families students and community are encouraged to follow DPI recommendations for Social Distancing during this time.
• Please stay tuned to the SASD website and social media for information updates.

School Meals:

Food service operations are continuing for our students and families during this time Spooner Area School District will provide meals at our High School location. Meals will be provided to those who are 18 years of age and younger. Detailed information for this program along with dates Non-perishable breakfast and lunch will be handed out can be viewed by clicking FOOD Service items in right column. 

Home Internet WiFi options:

Wisconsin Public Service Commission is aware of the ongoing need for broadband (internet) access during this health emergency. Resources for families who don't have or cannot afford a broadband (internet) connection can be found here. 

When School Resumes

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Please contact the school 715-635-2171 and select appropriate building to report the absence and symptoms. Learn more about the symptoms and treatment of Coronavirus at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website. Those at highest risk for Coronavirus complications are older adults and individuals with compromised immune systems or heart, lung and kidney disease. See how Coronavirus is spread. It can take two to 14 days for a person to develop symptoms after initial exposure to the virus; the average is about five days.

We continue to closely monitor the situation with our School Nurses and Washburn County Health Departments, as well as review updates from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Department of Public Instruction and the CDC. Here is the latest information on confirmed cases in Wisconsin.

What You Can Do and Our Cleaning Measures

Spooner Area School District  has a routine cleaning regimen in place to help reduce the spread of germs and communicable disease. In addition to our regular cleaning and disinfection, we are increasing the cleaning of high-touch areas and hard and soft surface items throughout the day. We will follow all guidelines of the CDC and our local and state health departments.

• Wash your hands regularly, for 20 seconds, using soap and hot water. Make sure to wash your fingertips. This is especially important after using the restroom, coughing or sneezing into your hands, and before preparing or consuming food.
• Avoid coughing or sneezing into your hands or in the air. Always try to cough or sneeze into a tissue, and then throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, cough/sneeze into your arm.
• As much as you can, avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
• If children are feeling sick, please keep them home from school. Families should have a plan in place for keeping your child home, picking up your child if they are sent home sick, and if schools are closed.
   

Travel Restrictions

Travel Restrictions: 

This is a rapidly evolving situation. At this time the US Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory, which means all international travel should be avoided. At this time, the WI Department of Health Services recommends avoiding all non-essential travel, both within the state and to other locations. Travelers returning from travel should be prepared to self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return. More information can be found here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/travel.htm