Today, the Oregon Department of Education released the 5th version of the Ready Schools, Safe Learners Guidance. The heavily discussed metrics were revised which will make it much more attainable for Cove to meet. Cove School continues to be committed to an on-campus opening on August 31 with other options available at parental request. We are on track for opening and I look forward to welcoming our students back in 20 days!
An Updated Cove Virtual Learning Academy course list is available here: https://5il.co/jc1l The list of course will be updated if additional classes become available. Contact Mr. Miles at mat.miles@covesd.org for details if you are considering the Academy for the fall.
Along with most Eastern Oregon Schools, Cove School District has been advocating for greater flexibility and local control regarding recent statewide metrics guiding reopening decisions. Regional School Boards and superintendents, county commissioners, State Representative Greg Barreto and US Representative Greg Walden have been involved in supporting this effort. See US Representative Greg Walden's letter to Governor Brown here: https://5il.co/jdms
Entering his 10th year as high school principal, Mat Miles announced his upcoming retirement this year. While we continue to grapple with the reality of the ongoing pandemic, Mat will also continue in position to see the crisis through until his retirement date of Dec 31, 2020.
Special Board Meeting Via ZOOM scheduled for 7PM, Thursday, July 30. One item - correspondence approval. See agenda here: https://5il.co/iss1 See correspondence draft here: https://5il.co/iss4 Meeting may be viewed here: https://zoom.us/j/92851185201
Special Board Meeting July 28, 7PM, School Cafeteria. Social distancing standards will be encouraged and face coverings are required per the Governor's order. For those not able to attend, the meeting will be live-streamed here: https://youtu.be/x8_OZ3NuaNw See the agenda here: https://5il.co/in2s
OSAA Releases Fall Sports Guidance: Cross Country and Volleyball Contests delayed until September 23, Football prohibited. For the message from OSAA with a full list of activities and restrictions, click here: https://5il.co/ik0u We will update our school community concerning Cove activities and schedules as they are redeveloped in coming weeks.
Today, Governor Kate Brown directed that face coverings be worn by all students and staff as they return to school in fall. Cove school will be navigating the entirety of the many added requirements included in today's guidance. Please remain patient as we prepare updates to our reopening plan. A revised and updated Cove plan can be expected by July 28.
Cove school is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Full Time Instructional Assistant; Part Time Food Service Assistant; and Temporary/Full Time Special Assistant to the Superintendent - COVID Response. Details and descriptions may be reviewed at https://www.cove.k12.or.us/o/cove-school-district/page/job-openings--62
July 21 Board Agenda Posted. Join the meeting at 7PM on July 21 via ZOOM Webinar here: https://zoom.us/j/91589162157
Agenda/Packet available here: https://5il.co/icug
Cove School District's primary goal is to return to school in a manner that is consistent with guidelines set
forth by the Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority. We are committing resources, energy and effort to keep students, staff and our community safe while providing a quality school
experience. While reopening for on-site learning, Cove School is also offering a full online curriculum through the new Cove Virtual Learning Academy for students unable to return in person. See details here: https://5il.co/huyi We appreciate the input received from our committee of stakeholders in the the development of our plan. See the plan summary here: https://5il.co/icp8 The full Reentry Operational Blueprint draft may be viewed here: https://5il.co/icp6 We will inform everyone concerning activities and sports as guidance becomes available from the state and adjustments may be made to our plans as any other new guidance is released. Contact Superintendent Earl Pettit at earl.pettit@covesd.org with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
SCHOOL START DATE: AUGUST 31st.
In order to allow staff adequate time to facilitate a safe, efficient, and instructionally effective reopening, Cove School will push its calendar start date for fall to August 31. While some academic testing and student registration tasks may take place during the week of August 24, classes are now set to resume on campus with a largely unmodified daily schedule beginning August 31. Draft plan details will be available by July 20th.
COVE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING COACHING POSITION: Varsity Girls Basketball. Applications can be found on district web site: https://www.cove.k12.or.us/o/cove-school-district/browse/55828. Please submit application and resume to: candy.mcgilvray@covesd.org. Position closes July 31st.
The Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Auction is today! Now is a better time than ever to have fresh, locally-grown meat! You can bid on animals at the following link: https://bid.virtualstockshow.com/
Job Openings: 20-21 School Year -
Elementary Teacher - 1st Grade,
Part Time Food Service Assistant,
See Position announcements here: https://www.cove.k12.or.us/o/cove-school-district/page/job-openings--62
See the 8th Grade Slideshow Here: https://youtu.be/_s384CLyQYA
Graduation 2020
Congratulations!
Cove High School Graduation
May 30, 11:00 am
Program
Attend, watch or listen to our class of 2020 graduation tomorrow, Saturday May 30th, at 11 AM. For those attending, please limit your live streaming until after the event - the cell bandwidth has limits and we want to ensure we can stream for those not in attendance! Gates open at 10 and you will be parked on the football field so tune your car radio to FM 98.7, The Ranch, and be parked by 10:45. For those wishing to watch from home, the live feed may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/wBZXc1Gm6yk or on our website.
Congratulations Class of 2020
COVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Sat. May 30 11:00
Cove HS Football Field
A senior parade will be followed by the ceremony which will be livestreamed on our website as well as broadcast live on 98.7 The Ranch
Gate opens for parking at 10:00