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EES Extending Day.
Today is the day that consideration would be shared with the community about the extension of the class day at Evergreen Elementary School. Currently, they have 2 daily schedules; one in the morning and one in the afternoon.The Evergreen Elementary staff has met about, worked on, and planned all month the consideration of the extension of the EES student contact hours. The EES staff believes they can accomplish managing an extended hours schedule for all K-5 students to include longer classroom hours Monday - Thursday and add classes for Fridays mornings.Mrs. Miller-Yancey, the building administrator, is working on resolving a few more major details before a new plan can be implemented.If everything gets worked out, then the new schedule and start date may be rolled out as soon as mid October. Information will be distributed via e-mail to the families of the EES students, posted to Facebook, and on the district website.The entire EES staff is excited and looking forward to possibly having extended in-person contact time with students. Big kudos are extended to everyone for following the protocols that are helping our school stay healthy and successful."Respectfully yours,Dr. Debbe LancasterSuperintendent - Wrangell Public School District907.874.2347 -
Wrangell Public Schools COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
The Wrangell Public Schools COVID-19 Mitigation Plan has just been Updated. The updated plan can be viewed at this link.
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School Opening Determination
As of today (Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020), taking into account our current staffing model, student enrollment numbers, and mitigation plan, Wrangell Public Schools will open Evergreen Elementary, Stikine Middle School, and Wrangell High School under a medium risk designation on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Delivery methods for medium risk are outlined in the district's Smart Start plan.Wrangell Public Schools staff appreciates your continued patience and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe learning environment. The plan, and subsequent risk factor assignment, will remain fluid as information emerges about mitigating COVID-19, its presence within the community, and the necessary local response.Respectfully yours,Dr. Debbe LancasterSuperintendent - Wrangell Public School District907.874.2347 -
School Calendar Revision
In a special meeting held last night, the Wrangell School Board voted to approve a calendar change and move the start date for school to officially begin on September 8.The extra time between August 27 and the start date will be devoted to professional development for staff in response to our COVID-19 mitigation planning.Mrs. Kim Powell will submit our new calendar to the state to reflect the change. The new calendar is included in this message. If you have any questions, please send them to smartstart@wpsd.us. -
Alaska Public Health Alert
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DHSS Recommendations for Alaska
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Information about Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19)
Wrangell Public School Board Policy 6114.4 in regard to Pandemic/Epidemic Emergencies can be found here POLICY
Alaska DHSS COVID-19 Updates for Providers
Alaska DHSS sent this bulletin at 03/05/2020 09:30 AM AKST
COVID-19 Update for Alaska’s Health Care Providers
Updated March 5, 2020
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is closely monitoring and responding to the rapidly evolving Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation. We want to make sure you have the latest information. Here are key updates for Alaska’s health care providers.
- NO cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Alaska.
- NEW: The Section of Epidemiology issued an Alaska Public Health Alert Network (PHAN) on Wednesday, March 4, alerting health care providers in Alaska about new CDC guidance (March 4) that expanded testing criteria to a wider group of symptomatic patients. The Alaska PHAN also provides important details for health care providers about our current in-state testing capacity. Please read this PHAN if you haven’t already and subscribe to AK PHAN alerts by clicking here.
- NEW: Today, March 5, from 10-11 a.m. Alaska time (2-3 pm Eastern time), the CDC is offering a COCA Call: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update—What Clinicians Need to Know to Prepare for COVID-19 in the United States. During this call, clinicians will learn what they can do to prepare for COVID-19 including identifying persons under investigation, applying infection prevention and control measures, assessing risks for exposures, optimizing the use of personal protective equipment supplies, and managing and caring for patients (inpatient and at home).
- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extensive resources available for health care providers on their COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Professionals webpage.
- The DHSS Section of Epidemiology is continuing to host COVID-19 Situational Awareness calls for health care providers on a regular basis. To participate in those calls, email DHSSEOC@alaska.gov
- To learn more about recent testing available at Alaska Public Health Laboratories, read this DHSS press release from Feb. 28.
- Health care providers should contact SOE at 907-269-8000, or 800-478-0084 after-hours, to report Persons Under Investigation (PUI) and to obtain approval to test patients for COVID-19 at the State Public Health Laboratory.
- Please check the DHSS Human Coronavirus website and the CDC COVID-19 website frequently for the latest information.
