April 9, 2021

Good afternoon-

Hard to believe we have reached the end of term 3! Grades closed today and students start their new Term 4 schedules on Monday. Please make sure your student checks their schedule this weekend to make sure they understand where to go Monday morning. We will have counselors and support staff at all of the entrances to help direct them as well!

It is so exciting to think that on Monday we will be welcoming almost all of our AHS students back to the school together. This has been a long and challenging year and I am so grateful for the tireless work of our teachers and staff to create a safe environment for our students to learn. We are beyond excited to welcome them back, while we also continue to be concerned about the health and safety for our community. At AHS we consider is a team effort of everyone in the building since our students are young adults. 

As parents, I ask that you continue to encourage your student to abide but current COVID guidance. I understand the COVID fatigue all of our students are feeling but it is a team effort to keep the community safe. 

Here are some reminders and suggestions for all students:

1. Masks must be worn at ALL times in the building with the exception of lunch. Students may remove their mask when seated and eating. 

2. Chromebooks and chargers should continue to come to school each day. 

3. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Bottles with spouts or a straw are helpful to be able to drink water while in class. 

We will have class meetings as well as an all-school (within individual classrooms) activity on Monday to help remind students of expectations while also building relationships and school culture.

As a reminder Ashland High School will be conducting an anonymous survey of our students in grades 9-11, called the Developmental Relationships Survey from Search Institute. This survey includes 3 core modules that measure Developmental Relationships, Social Emotional Learning, and Equity. Please review the attached letter from Jennifer Cutler, our Director of Social Emotional Learning, for more information about the survey. 

Have a wonderful weekend!