Harrisburg Unit 3

Dear HHS Parents & Athletes, Here are the IHSA Return to Activities Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNTzgf6cz0qdt_fgwT21wqXU5txACR5Z/view?usp=sharing

2020-2021 Sports seasons for Harrisburg High School Fall: 8/10-10/24 Golf and Cross Country Winter: 11/16-2/13 Basketball, Wrestling, Cheer, and Bowling Spring: 2/15-5/1 Football, Boys Soccer, Volleyball Summer: 5/3-6/26 Baseball, Softball, Track, Girls Soccer Junior High will be updated tomorrow.

Concerning the latest increase in cases of Covid19 in our district and the surrounding area, we are asking that you again answer the following question in regards to the 2020-2021 school year. https://forms.gle/yjXN5ws73QFwHRB36

Unit # 3 students and parents, I wanted to provide an update on our plan regarding the opening of school for the 2020-2021 school year. We were provided a 100+ page document from the state on Thursday evening that we are going through currently to determine if needed changes to our plan are needed. We also are considering the increasing number of cases in our area to help us determine the best path possible. We want all of you to understand that we are making an attempt to consider everyone and their concerns regarding this plan. However, our final determination as administrators and a School Board will be what is in the best interest of our student's safety and education. That has to be the determining factor for us at the end of the day. We have re-posted the survey regarding parents and their thoughts on sending students back to school. We decided to re-post this due to how the situation has changed in regards to cases in our area since it was last posted. Thank you again for your patience as we continue this journey to make the best decision for our children. We put a plan out as early as we could to make sure you had some information, but we made sure to let you know we expected it to change. We just want you to know that changes to our initial plan is still a very distinct possibility and we will keep you informed as our vision for a solution to this plan becomes more clear to the district. Thank You, Mike Gauch Superintendent

Attention Unit 3 Family: Please click the link for a statement from Mr.Gauch concerning reopening. Also attached is the link to the district's reopening plan. Parent/Guardian letter: https://5il.co/idnt District Reopening Plan: https://5il.co/idns

Please take our parent survey regarding returning to learning. Parent Survey Link: https://forms.gle/Bz4zFo6veEM1X3Sr7

Please click the link or view the image for a statement from Superintendent Gauch: https://5il.co/hmy2

Please click the link for a message from Unit 3 regarding current state guidance: https://5il.co/hhgs

Please click link or view image for a message from unit 3 regarding current state guidance: https://5il.co/hhgs

Weekend food packages.

Continued....I hope it was memorable for all Seniors as well! Thank all of you that played a role in that event. Fairgrounds, Todd Church , Hayes Motors....so many more! WELL DONE AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR SENIORS AS THEY START THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THEIR LIFE!

I just wanted to take a moment to give THANKS to High School Staff, Security officers, Janitors, Scott Dewar , John Crabb, and Tony Chrisman for a WILDLY successful High School Graduation Ceremony. I understand it was not a TYPICAL Graduation....but was an unbelievable effort!

Harrisburg Community, We have been notified by the Governor's office that we can move to Phase 3. With that announcement we will open back up Taylor Field for community members who want to walk on the track. Please keep social distancing and groups of 10 or less! Thanks Mike

REMINDER!!!!!! Food bags will be passed out on TUESDAY this week. Same time same place.....just be there on TUESDAY to get your food! Mike

HCUSD #3 and West Side Primary will be holding Kindergarten registration from August 3rd through August 7th. Please make an appointment to ensure a screening for your son/daughter by calling 618-253-7637 extension 5245 (please leave a message if no answer) or by emailing cpopetz@harrisburg3.org. Please keep in mind any student entering Kindergarten must be 5 on or before September 1st. Thank you and have a great weekend !

Click link for IDPH and Illinois State Board of Education Guidance for Graduation Ceremonies: https://5il.co/gbdf

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SENIOR GRADUATION The Graduation Ceremony will look similar to a DRIVE - IN Movie. 1. The date of the ceremony is yet to be determined. 2. All spectators will be required to stay in their vehicle the entire ceremony. Anyone that exits their vehicle for any reason will be forced to leave with NO EXCEPTIONS. This is necessary for us to abide by all guidelines. 3. We will be using the Saline County Fairgrounds for the event 4. WEBQ will be broadcasting the ceremony live so you can listen in your car or roll down windows and listen to the sound system 5. Mr.and Mrs. Hart will also live stream the event....those details will be provided at the same time as the date of the scheduled event. 6. All speeches will be given as scheduled 7. Seniors will be lined up in a designated area by staff and will drive their vehicle to the stage, exit their vehicle, walk up on stage and receive their diploma. (we will provide a vehicle for those students who do not have one). 8. They will then get back in their car and follow the route in their vehicle to the pavilion where they will be able to take a picture, get back in their car and exit the pavilion This is NOT a perfect graduation ceremony, it is not what we want, it is not ideal......but it does allow us to honor our Seniors. We ask that you help us KEEP THE FOCUS on them and adhere to all the rules and guidelines we ask be followed. We encourage you to come, sit in your car and listen to the ceremony on WEBQ. Honk when we would normally clap and show these Seniors we care. I will be putting out the IDPH guidelines in another message and will let you know a date for the ceremony as soon as we can get a grip on the weather. Please call the High School if you have any questions. Thank you for your support and SENIORS.....I AM VERY HAPPY WE ARE ABLE TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!!!!! Mike

Harrisburg Seniors and Parents!!!!!! I am very happy to announce that the Board of Education decided last night to approve our plan for a Graduation ceremony that will meet all IDPH guidelines as well as the Governor's recommendations on gatherings. Details will follow!!!!!!!!!!

Parents, As your children finish the packets that are due on May 26th, Please return them to the school of your child. Each building will have small bins outside their main entrance starting on Monday, May 18. Please turn packets in there....THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE!

Just wanted to provide an update on GRADUATION FOR SENIORS! The Board has decided we would like to wait until the middle of June and see if any restrictions are lifted. IF NOT we have 2 alternative plans and will be putting one in place at that time. STAY TUNED!!!!!!!!!