White River School District 47-1

MS BBB VS KADOKA AREA 1/18/22 Middle school boys basketball will play vs Kadoka Area today in White River in the middle school gym. Kadoka will be able to play a C game but we're going to start that game earlier at 4:30 pm (central). B and A games will be played after the C game. Indoor event protocols: *Open attendance, masks highly recommended *There will be concessions Good luck Tigers!

COVID Update, January 17, 2022 There are 6 active student cases that have been reported. The cases from last week can return if they are symptom free. All of the close contacts from last week can return except for 2 and there are 11 students that are new close contacts. If your student was identified as a close contact you would’ve been contacted by the school. There were no new positive staff cases and there is one staff member identified as a close contact due to a household case. Close contacts may attend school wearing a mask at all times for 10 days. A quarantine may be recommended depending on the circumstances. Those fully vaccinated are not considered close contacts. Parents/guardians your help in reporting cases is extremely helpful. Thank you very much!

Here is a reminder of our Close Contact and Isolation protocol: Close contacts can remain in school wearing a mask at all times for 10 days, including participating in activities. A quarantine may be recommended depending on the circumstances. Those that are fully vaccinated are not considered close contacts. Fully vaccinated is defined as those that have received a two-dose series or the one dose J & J shot. The WRSD is following the CDC protocol for isolation due to a positive case. A person who tests positive for COVID must isolate for 5 days and wear a mask for an additional 5 days at all times.

The One Act Play performance scheduled for Monday is being postponed due to COVID issues. The cast will also not be able to compete in the Region competition on Wednesday. A public performance will be rescheduled. Close Contact tracing has been completed and those involved have been informed.

HS BBB VS LYMAN AT JC TOURNEY 1/15/22 The Tigers will play vs Lyman tonight in the JC Tourney championship game at 8:00 pm (central). Livestream here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/jones-county-high-school-murdo-sd/gam288d5b8f37 and here: https://drgnews.com/kplo/?sc_ref=drgnews.com (scroll down to 'KPLO Sports Video' banner)

The one act play will be performed Monday evening, January 17th at 7pm in the Laura Kirsch Theatre at the high school. The cast and crew will compete at the region competition at 10am on January 19th at Pierre Riggs high school. GOOD LUCK!!!

The Cheer and MS boys basketball pictures scheduled for Tuesday are postponed again. A reschedule date will be announced at a later time. Sorry for any inconvenience.

WHITE RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT 47-1 SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 19, 2022 6:30 PM, Janklow Room A. ROUTINES--ORDER A-1 CHAIRMAN CALLS THE MEETING TO ORDER A-2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG A-3 ROLL CALL A-4 ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS A-5 APPROVE AGENDA B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B-1 Motion to adjourn into executive session as per SDCL 1-25-2 for student, personnel, and negotiation matters. C. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE SESSION D. ADJOURNMENT

HS BBB VS BENNETT CO AT JC TOURNEY 1/13/22 (CANCELLED) Due to covid, tomorrow's boys game vs Bennett County at the JC Tourney has been cancelled. The Tigers will play on Friday, January 14th vs the winner of Kadoka Area/Philip at 6:30 pm (central).

COVID Update, January 9, 2022 There were four new positive student cases this past week. Three of the four are able to return on Monday if they are symptom free. There were 4 students in the elementary identified as a school close contact to one of the cases. If your student was identified as a close contact you would’ve been contacted by the school. There are 30 students identified as close contacts due to household cases. There were no new positive staff cases or close contacts. Close contacts may attend school wearing a mask at all times for 10 days. A quarantine may be recommended depending on the circumstances. Those fully vaccinated are not considered close contacts. Thank you for your help in notifying the school about household cases. Stay safe!

Congratulations to our football and volleyball Western Great Plains All-Conference Selections: FOOTBALL All-conference Dylan Marshall Honorable mention Bryson Morrison VOLLEYBALL 1st Team Karlie Cameron 2nd Team Kelsey Morrison 3rd Team Tana Bear Heels Awesome job Tigers!! Full lists attached

CURRENT OPENINGS at WRSD. Contact Supt. Tom Cameron at 605-259-3311 ext 5 or at thomas.cameron@k12.sd.us. https://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us/page/employment Classified: Bus driver- full or part-time Custodian- with or w/out bus driving 2 EL Paraprofessionals 1 MS Paraprofessionals Asst. Cook

Moving to Phase 2, Tues., Sept. 7, 2021 The WRSD is moving to Phase 2 on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. Here is a summary of Phase 2 Masks are required indoors when not able to social distance. Parents/guardians and visitors are allowed in the buildings by appointment only. Food service schedules will be adjusted to promote social distancing. Bus routes will remain the same as they currently are but there will be designated grade level pick-up and drop off points at schools. Activities will be in Tier II- Open attendance with masks required at indoor events for spectators, event workers, and team personnel. Masks are not required for participants during physical activity. Concessions will be available. Our cases are low in our schools, we have been notified of 4 student cases and there are zero staff cases. Let’s do our best to protect each other and wear your mask!