Divide County School District

COVID-19 UPDATE: There have been positive COVID-19 cases identified at both DCE and DCHS. It is very likely that members of the community are hearing pieces of information that may or may not be accurate. Please take note that the school is required to follow the NDDOH protocol when notifying families regarding any of these incidents involving the school. The information provided by NDDOH sometimes appears to conflict with what the public understands about the contact tracing and quarantining process. Consequently, in some instances in school, students have been required to quarantine at home for 14 days, while other students, who may be perceived as close contacts, are not required to quarantine, but instead self-monitor, or maybe no extra precautions are required. This is because every situation is unique. Several factors are taken into consideration when the NDDOH is working with the school COVID team to determine level of contact. Some of these factors include social distancing efforts, amount of time spent with the positive case, whether or not both parties were wearing masks, and when the infectious period began. Unfortunately, there are times that the public may become aware of an incident before the school can officially notify affected families due to NDDOH, FERPA, and HIPAA protocols that the school must adhere to. During the investigation of reported cases, the school takes allowable precautions to protect all students and staff until final notifications can be made. This investigation is a careful process to ensure the health and safety of all involved and takes time. Some cases take longer than others to complete. We apologize for any confusion and frustration you may experience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to manage new circumstances for our school and community.

There will be no Elementary volleyball practice tomorrow and no scrimmage on October 12th.

School COVID Close Contacts: In "close contact" situations involving the school classroom/teams/clubs you will be contacted by the school through a letter. The NDDOH works closely with the school COVID team to determine who the close contacts are and the notification is made by the school. Families will not be contacted by a contact tracer from the NDDOH when the case involves the school. The exception to this would be if your contact with the positive case was outside of the school in a social setting.

Volleyball has postponed all matches Elem, JH,C,JV, V at this. We are looking into rescheduling. Stay tuned for updates.

Due to Covid related reasons all volleyball matches from Oct. 6-16, 2020 have been postponed. We are working on rescheduling, more information to come.

Attention Grades 9-12 Volleyball Families: Please make sure to view the information that was sent home with players today.

Attention 5th Grade Parents: Please check your email this evening regarding an important notice for 5th grade families. Thank you!

Divide County Maroons Weekly Activities Oct. 5-10, 2020 Mon. Oct. 5 FB RayPL @ DC JH/JV Football JH 5:00 JV 6:00 Tues. Oct. 6 VB Powers Lake @ DC Elem. 4:00, JH 5:00, JV 6:00, V 7:00 Thur. Oct. 8 VB Tioga @ DC JH 3:00, JH 4:00, C 5:00, JV 6:00, V 7:00 Fri. Oct. 9 FB DC @ Trenton V 7:00 Sat. Oct. 10 JH FB DC v. TGU JH 11:30 AM (Game will be played at Mohall)

DCE will be hosting their annual influenza (flu) clinic on Thursday October 8 between the hours of 9 and 3. Information from UMDHU went home with students yesterday. The vaccine consent form needs to be completed and returned by Monday October 5. The school letter and consent form are located in the documents section of the school website/app if your students form did not make it home. https://5il.co/lqzw https://5il.co/lqzy. If you have any questions please call 701-965-6324.

DCSD make-up day for school pictures will be held on October 1st between 9 & 10 at the elementary school. This is for Pre-K students enrolled in DCE, virtual students enrolled in DCSD, enrolled students that were absent for picture day and any newly enrolled students. If you have any questions please call the elementary school office at 965-6324.

Homecoming Week! September 28-October 2

Attention Please: Grades 9-12 volleyball practice will now be held tomorrow after school. Do to the cancellation of the elementary games.

Monday’s Elementary volleyball games vs Trenton have been cancelled. Our next practice will be Wednesday, September 30th at the Elementary School.

DCE Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days!

DCSD has just been notified that ALL volleyball games scheduled for tonight vs. Trinity Christian in Williston have been cancelled.

Reminder- Varsity Football on Friday, Sept .25 MLS @ DC 7:00 start The game will also be broadcast on 660 KEYZ Country.

DCE Lunch Update: YAHOO! The plexiglass is here and we will begin serving all students in the lunchroom tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24. Lunch will be Ham and Scalloped Potatoes. Friday's lunch is Cheese Quesadilla. For further menu info, please go to the Dining section in the app.

CLOTHING DRIVE There is an overwhelming supply of clothes still available for the taking. Please come and take advantage of the generosity of our community! Wednesday, Sept. 23. 4PM-7PM East of the HS

Reminder to all DCE & DCHS Families: Early Dismissal for teacher in-service tomorrow, Wed., Sept. 23 at 1:00. Kindergarten will dismiss at 12:45.

COME ONE, COME ALL!!! The clothes are all arranged and ready for taking! Tuesday, Sept.22 and Wednesday, Sept. 23 4PM-7PM Located on the the east side of the High School, by the welding shop.