Schools Closed Remainder of the 19-20 School Year
Dear Boyceville Community School District families,
The health and safety of our students and staff are always our number one priority. We have closed our school buildings under order to help contain the spread of COVID-19, the coronavirus in Wisconsin.
We know that keeping children at home may cause difficulties for your children and families as you juggle work, child care and other challenges, and our staff are committed to doing everything we can to help make this as positive an experience as possible for your children.
Gov. Tony Evers on March 23 issued a statewide "Safer-at-Home" order requiring that from March 25- May 26 residents stay at home except for certain activities such as getting groceries, gas, medicine and pet and medical supplies; engaging in outdoor activities like walking, running, biking and hiking if following six-foot social distancing guidelines; caring for others and working in essential businesses. Evers on March 13 had ordered the closure of all K-12 Wisconsin schools, public and private from Wednesday, March 18 to at least April 5 but later extended that to an "indefinite" period during the public health emergency.
“Kids and families across Wisconsin often depend on our schools to access food and care," Evers said. "We are going to continue working to do everything we can to ensure kids and families have the resources and support they need while schools are closed.”
Boyceville Schools will be closed the remainder of the 19-20 school year. All after-school activities and athletics, including practices, are also canceled during this time.
School Meals
These meals are provided for children, age 18 and under, through the USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Children do not need to be present to pick-up meals due to new USDA guidance.
For accountability, please share the school name where each eligible child attends, if they are school-age.
Siblings of school-age children may also receive meals. Duplicate meals are not allowed.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The first delivery of meals will be on March 19. For those of you who missed the initial survey, please know that you can request meals for your child(ren) at any time. To do so, please contact the MS/HS office (715-643-3647 option 1). These meals are open to all students. At this time we are utilizing our vans to drop off meals on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 10:00am--12:00pm. The drop off will require someone to be present to leave the food with. If no one will be available for this drop off, please call the MS/HS office at the number above. The drivers will be practicing social distancing guidelines when distributing the food.
Schedule for delivery through mid May:
Thursday, March 19
Monday, March 23
Thursday, March 26
Monday, March 30
Thursday, April 2
Monday, April 6
Thursday, April 9
Monday, April 13
Thursday, April 16
Monday, April 20
Thursday, April 23
Monday, April 27
Thursday, April 30
Monday, May 4
Thursday, May 7
Monday, May 11
Thursday, Mary 14
Monday, May 18
Thursday, May 21
Home-Based Learning
The district will work to ensure enrichment learning activities are available. After April 6th, we will transition from our short-term home-based learning plan to our long-term virtual/home-based learning plan. The at-home learning will move to teachers expanding the learning of new concepts and learning targets, holding students accountable, and using a variety of ways to access the learning. We will also continue to work through connectivity issues for families. Our students did not get a chance to bring home books and materials before the closure, so a pick up date has been established for Thursday, April 2nd. Contact your building principal if you have questions.
Home WiFi options
We know that not all of our families have internet access. Here are a couple of ideas on resources to check out to assist your family in getting connected.
Internet Resources for Wisconsin Residents during Public Health Emergency:
https://psc.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/BroadbandEmergencyInternetResources.aspx
Dunn County Internet Providers:
https://www.co.dunn.wi.us/?SEC=97964D50-6B6C-4613-A5AC-896E27749ED8
Eliminating Data Caps:
Some cell carriers have information on their website about fees and overages. Please reach out to your provider to inquire about any programs they may offer for hot spots or removing data caps.
Verizon: Menomonie store has options. Call 715-233-2150 and ask for Elijah or Mel.
Free Public WiFi at District Schools and Buildings
Our district provides free public WiFi during times that school is not in session. While the district buildings are closed to outside guests, access to the wireless network can be achieved from many of our school district parking lots. We realize this is not ideal, but it is a resource you could utilize.
Free Public WiFi at the Boyceville Public Library
The public library is closed, but the WiFi is on and reaches out to the parking spots on both sides of the building.
Internet Discount Finder for Low Income Families
Access from AT&T - Discount Internet Access
http://maps.psc.wi.gov/apps/DiscountPrograms/
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/lifeline-support-affordable-communications
Special Education
For students with Special Education needs, please contact our Special Education/Pupil Services Director Bonnie Barker at bonnieb@boyceville.k12.wi.us.
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