KSHSAA Board of Directors determined at their meeting on December 8, 2020 that two parent/guardian spectators per participant family will be allowed at winter sports events from December 10, 2020 through January 28, 2021.
They also set a practice and competition moratorium from December 22, 2020 to January 3, 2021.Two documents are attached. The first is the original announcement concerning winter sports with no spectators allowed. The second is the letter from South Central High School concerning the special meeting of KSHSAA Board of Directors on December 8, their decision, and what it means for our school district.
Happenings
KSHSAA Revises Decision on Spectators at Events
The Kansas State High School Activities Association, at a special meeting on Tuesday, December 8, reached a decision to allow two (2) parents/guardians per participant(s) family to begin attending events on Thursday, December 10, 2020. This is what that means in our district.
This ruling was created to correct a student safety issue. In event of an injury to a participant, a parent will be there to help make decisions. This ruling does not open up attendance to entire families. Only parents/guardians will be allowed to attend games. There will be only two spectators per family participating, regardless of how many participants a family has. And only parents/guardians may attend. If one parent cannot attend, no sibling or grandparent can attend in their place.
USD 300 is creating a parent pass list to be used at each game this winter. We will not always be playing at a school that allows two parents, and we will notify you of those as we find out. For spectators in attendance, face coverings will be mandatory at all times, per KSHSAA requirements. Failure to wear a face covering in the manner intended may result in removal from the event and may also result in exclusion for future events.
Our ultimate goal is to give students every opportunity to participate in winter sports for the duration of the season. We ask that everyone please do your part to help make this happen. Thank you for your understanding.
Chain of Command - Who Do I contact when I have a question or concern?
If you have a question or concern about something in our district, who do you go to first? The chart below should help answer your question. It is always best to solve a problem at the lowest level possible.
FCCLA sponsored 6 ANGEL TREE children during this holiday season. These were delivered to the bank Friday! They brought their gifts to the FCCLA meeting last Thursday where they revealed their Secret Santas, had refreshments and a fun round of white elephant gifts.
Dear Parents,
Starting 1/25/21, we will start our American Heart Association healthy heart habits. The kids will receive their packets on 1/21/21. They will be due back on February 1st. We are going to try a new challenge this year - each class will have a grade level jar and are going to have a penny war. Kids can bring pennies and place them in their designated class jar. They may also bring dimes and nickels to place in other classes which count as negatives. Class winner will be announced on February 2nd and that class will receive a coke float party. All proceeds will go to American Heart. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me. This is not mandatory! I enjoy teaching young kids about helping others, supporting each other and learning healthy habits that they can come home and share with their families. If your child participates I encourage you to take on a challenge they have chosen from American Heart.
Jaymi Westrup
PE K-12 SCES/SCHS
Download for South Centrals Google Activities Calendar
If you would like to add the South Central Activities Calendar to your phone please download by using the directions and link below.
November 23 at the high school NHS had their local food drive which is a very good thing to do before Thanksgiving. The annual food drive is the NHS's way of giving back to the community. They donate all items to the local food bank. The student body blocked ten different doors in the school with non-perishable goods. Almost all of the students participated in this activity. Mrs. Lindsay’s back room was covered with sacks of goods. By blocking all the teachers' doors they earned a free day on Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
Spotlight
Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow
Comanche County USD 300 is a community of learners and educators. Our schools challenge students with a highly relevant curriculum and provide support for their endeavors and dreams within a safe and caring learning environment. We love what we do and are proud of our role in preparing young people for their future. Get to know some of our students, and it becomes obvious what makes us so great, but if that’s not possible, browse our website to learn what we’re all about.
Our Mission: The mission of Comanche County USD 300, in cooperation with the community and family, is to provide a safe learning environment where all students receive encouragement and have the opportunity to learn and acquire the skills, knowledge, and well-being necessary to be productive citizens in a changing world.
USD 300 Goals:
1. Students
USD 300 will produce high character students with a culture of respect, positivity, and responsibility by holding each other accountable for the ideals and skills expected by the Comanche County community.
2. Staff
USD 300 will seek, hire, and retain high quality staff members for every position in the district through building a family atmosphere where all staff are held accountable for the ideals and skills expected by the Comanche County community.
3. Facilities and Learning Tools
USD 300 will continue to maintain, evaluate, and improve facilities and learning tools as determined to meet the ideals and skills expected by the Comanche County community in order to provide a dynamic learning environment for students and staff.
Facts About Our District:
| Schools: 3 | Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited | Assessed Valuation: $35,761,097 |
| Enrollment: 303 | District Area: 864 mi2 | Superintendent: Ty Theurer |
| Employees: 53 | Out of District Students: <1% | Board of Education: View |
