ISD#32 Blackduck Public Schools

NOTICE
In order to meet the mandate given by Governor Walz to provide additional time for teachers to prepare for hybrid and distance learners, the high school will be changing the following days from student contact days to planning days.

January 12, February 5, March 9, April 16, and May 11.

High school students will not be attending on those days. Elementary students will be in school.

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JANUARY LEARNING PLANS:
Elementary School -- in-person learning
High School -- hybrid learning
This may quickly change as a result of COVID-19 numbers escalating.
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Blackduck Winter Sports Press
Release Here

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MSHL decisions regarding local school activities here.
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Pandemic-EBT Benefits for Families - Free or Reduced-price Meals for Students at Home
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may be eligible for Pandemic-Electronic Benefit
Transfer (P-EBT) to purchase food for days they are not in the school building. To be considered,
households must submit an application for free or reduced-price meals for the 2020-21 school year or
be approved for Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits. Families who received P-EBT benefits last summer are not automatically
eligible; eligibility is based on the current school year. Benefits may be retroactive to September 2020,
depending on when eligibility for free or reduced-price meals is determined. To ensure you qualify for
the most benefits, please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information click here.
Or contact Tammy Vernlund, Administrative Secretary, Blackduck Public School, Phone: (218) 835-5202

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NEW ENROLLMENTS WELCOME!
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Upcoming Events:
Winter extra-curricular activities began.
Schedules are available here.

Help your student succeed by monitoring his/her progress!

Be Smart Online!

BLACKDUCK SCHOOL REGULAR ATTENDANCE INFORMATION

Elementary students are on campus.
High School students are in the Hybrid Learning format.
Students are expected to complete learning assignments on the days they are not physically in school.
Keeping both students and staff safe is of primary concern as well as the educational growth and well-being of our students. Visitors will be limited to the main entrance/office area. The use of face coverings [masks] is required by all persons in Blackduck Public School buildings and on buses unless a certified medical exemption form is completed and provided to the district.
Any changes in these learning scenarios will depend on trends of local COVID-19 outbreaks and will be announced in advance. Please see the District's Framework Document for Back-to-school Planning for more information. Please see the "Help slow the spread" information for how you can help get our students back in school again.
Look for updates here and on the district's Facebook page.
State guidance can be found in Covid Attendance information here and StaySafeMN Information here.