Dr. Roach provides update on COVID operating procedures

April 1, 2020

· Today, and for the next twelve days, public school districts in our state will help disseminate general public health information relating to the coronavirus. Look for these via email, text, social media, and our website daily.

· As per TEA directives we will remain in the 5th 6 weeks until a return to school. If we do not return to regular classroom instruction this year we will have no 6th 6 weeks. We will be sending an interim progress report around April 20, 2020.

· Brazos has deals available for internet access. Their press release will be posted on our website. There are free available wi-fi hotspots. Area hotspots are listed below. The network name is Brazos Free Wi-Fi with no required password.

Archer City – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (203 W. Main St.), Bryson – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (100 N. East St.), Elbert – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (6411 Hwy 79), Eliasville – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (100 Prairie St.), Graham – On the Square (located between the Courthouse and the new City Hall), Jermyn – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (159 First St.), Loving – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (1006 Steadham St.), Newcastle – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (605 Harrison St.), Olney – Iron Corner (across from the Gazebo), Woodson – Brazos Central Office parking lot. (205 US Hwy 183 N)

· It is also important to reiterate that during this time Olney ISD facilities remain closed for general student or public use. All gyms, weight-rooms, auditorium, cafeteria, and other facilities are closed.

· As we continue to refine our online instruction I ask for a lot of help and patience from parents and students. Our teachers are working and learning daily. Never hesitate to contact your child’s teacher when issues arise and to provide feedback. Also, we asked that you and your child check email daily. You are a big part of our solution.