Jackson County COVID numbers have decreased from 76.87 to 67.0 OSSBA MAP (RED LEVEL). After consultation with State Health Department officials and currently having only 1 positive teacher and 0 positive students by Monday, Navajo Public Schools WILL CONTINUE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL next week, December 14-17. We will continue taking safety precautions with the layered mitigation practices we have in place: wearing masks, social distancing as much as we can, cleaning/sanitizing buildings and high touch surfaces, washing hands/sanitizing hands, using personal water bottles and refilling at water bottle refill stations. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID on our Navajo School family and make weekly updates. Thank you for encouraging your child(ren) to continue practicing safety protocols! We appreciate everyone for their efforts!
Our High School home games tonight December 11th against Corn Bible will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2elcEu87Qs and over the air on 93.5 FM. Games will start at 6:30 P.M. Home game safety protocols: Limit of 2 fans per player/cheerleader, masks mandatory when not eating/drinking, social distance in stands, temps taken at gate, no locker rooms.
Covid-19 Exposure
Covid-19 Exposure
Jackson County COVID numbers have decreased from 122.88 to 76.87 OSSBA MAP (RED LEVEL). After consultation with State Health Department officials and currently having 1 positive student and 1 positive teacher case Pre-K-12, Navajo Public Schools WILL CONTINUE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL next week, December 7-11. We will continue taking safety precautions with the layered mitigation practices we have in place: wearing masks, social distancing as much as we can, cleaning/sanitizing buildings and high touch surfaces, washing hands/sanitizing hands, using personal water bottles and refilling at water bottle refill stations. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID on our Navajo School family and make weekly updates. Thank you for encouraging your child(ren) to continue practicing safety protocols! We appreciate everyone for their efforts!
Parent's and Students that are currently quarantined due to a Covid-19 Contact:
1. Books are ready to be picked up, just call and we will bring out.
2. Can come back the 8th day after exposure with a negative test within 48 hours of the 7th day and no symptoms. Can come back the 11th day after exposure with no symptoms.
3. Continue education through Google Classroom during this time.
4. Contact building principal if you do test positive.
Covid-19 Exposure
New Safety Protocols for Home Basketball Games until further notice:
1. Only 2 guests per player/cheerleader
2. Masks mandatory
3. Temperature checks at gate
4. Will sanitize and clear bleachers after JH games when there are HS games after.
5. JH and HS games will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KnE2KXtx9o
Cost will still be $5 for adults and $3 for students. Concession will be offered. Fans need to socially distance . We will not have JV home games until further notice.
Menu Changes for the week of November 30th, 2020
Please note that menu changes have been updated on the school website this morning, November 30th. These changes apply to both breakfast and lunch. Thank you.
Navajo Public Schools will resume in-person instruction as planned on Monday, November 30th and buses will be running at their normal times. Extracurricular activities will resume as well on a case-by-case situation with temperature checks, mask requirements, and social distancing. Homecoming / spirit week festivities scheduled for the week of the 30th have been postponed, although the ball game Tuesday, December 1st will take place as a regular basketball game.
November 20, 2020
Dear Navajo School Family,
We hope this letter finds you and your family well. Over the last 2 weeks, Navajo students/staff/families have been heavily impacted with COVID positive and quarantine cases, which led to our decision to move to Distance Learning. The majority of COVID cases/quarantine individuals will be released from isolation/quarantine over Thanksgiving break; therefore, we have TENTATIVLEY planned to return to IN PERSON school on Monday, November 30, 2020. Due to the fluid nature of the COVID pandemic, we are asking families to email their school Principal (Shawn Sager: ssager@navajo.k12.ok.us; David Doss: ddoss@navajo.k12.ok.us) to update any Positive COVID cases and/or Quarantine requirements over the Thanksgiving Break week. Keeping this information in mind, we will send an update to our school families on Friday, November 27, 2020 with specific details concerning our plan to return to school the following week. We will continue to stay in communication with the Oklahoma State Health Department officials and monitor Jackson County COVID numbers moving forward.
Furthermore, Homecoming festivities originally planned for December 1, 2020, have been postponed to a later date, TBD; however, we still plan to have the December 1, 2020 JH/HS basketball games as scheduled at Navajo, with safety precautions in place: Masks, temperature checks, and social distancing at all home games.
Students should make sure and have all assignments from the past 2 weeks turned in to their instructors through Google classroom no later than Wednesday, November 25, 2020 to receive full credit. This is a courtesy extension for all students to have an extra opportunity to complete all Distance Learning assignments for full credit.
Thank you for your continued support of Navajo Public Schools!
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Blessings,
Navajo Public Schools Administration
Jackson County COVID numbers have increased to 86.8 on the Oklahoma COVID ALERT MAP (ORANGE LEVEL), and 86.8 OSSBA MAP (RED LEVEL). After consultation with State Health Department officials and having some positive COVID-19 cases Pre-K-12, and several more out due to contact tracing, Navajo Public Schools WILL CONTINUE VIRTUAL SCHOOL next week, November 16-20. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on our Navajo School family and make weekly updates. Thank you for encouraging your child(ren) to continue practicing safety protocols! We appreciate everyone for their efforts!
With Respect, Honor and Gratitude
Thank You Veterans
Students who attend the SWTC will still be in traditional learning. Make sure you continue to attend or make arrangements with them if you are unable to attend.
November 9, 2020
Dear Navajo school family:
We believe one of our greatest responsibilities is to communicate transparently and often with you, our school
community. It is our hope that accurate and up-to-date correspondence will help you make well-informed
decisions for your family. Nothing is more important to Navajo Public Schools than the safety and health of
our students, our employees and their families. When we work together, we can provide the best care for all
involved.
After consultation with the Oklahoma State Department of Health, reviewing positive COVID-19 cases, as well
as the number of students/staff at Navajo Public Schools that have been exposed to COVID-19, Navajo Public
Schools will be going to a distance learning platform effective Tuesday, November 10, 2020 through
Thanksgiving Break. We will provide you with additional information as it becomes available.
Additionally, there will be no extra-curricular activities during this time.
Teachers will be communicating with students and parents through their child’s Google classroom for further
instructions. During this time, we are asking that students and families take the extra necessary precautions
for a return to traditional in-person learning platform.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you or any member of your family
exhibit these symptoms, you are encouraged to contact your medical provider for advice immediately.
Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure.
The CDC recommends the following best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve.
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
Practice social distancing, leaving at least six feet between you and other people.
When you are unable to practice social distancing, wear a face covering.
Thank you for your support of Navajo Public Schools.
Sincerely,
Vicki Nance
Superintendent
Notice Navajo Public Schools Possible COVID-19 Exposure
November 8, 2020
Sunday, November 8th, 2020, the Navajo Public School District was notified that a junior high student
at Navajo Public Schools tested positive for COVID-19.
Navajo Public Schools is working closely with the Jackson County Health Department to follow
Oklahoma State Department of Health Guidance. Contact tracing is being conducted, staff and
parents of students who have been in close contact of 6 feet or less for more than fifteen minutes at a
time are being notified that their student will need to quarantine for 14 days. However, it is important
to remember that this is a public health investigation and as new information presents, additional
people may be identified as a contact.
We are notifying all parents and community members in order to be as transparent as possible. Due
to privacy laws, we cannot share any information about students or staff. We appreciate the Jackson
County Health Department for their partnership and guidance in protecting the health and safety of
our Navajo students, faculty and staff.
Navajo Public Schools will be in session Monday, November 9th, 2020.
Jackson County COVID numbers have increased to 54.1 on the Oklahoma COVID ALERT MAP (ORANGE LEVEL), and 54.1 OSSBA MAP (RED LEVEL). After consultation with State Health Department officials and having only 1 current positive COVID-19 case Pre-K-12, Navajo Public Schools WILL CONTINUE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL next week, November 9-13. We will continue taking safety precautions with the layered mitigation practices we have in place: wearing masks, social distancing as much as we can, cleaning/sanitizing buildings and high touch surfaces, washing hands/sanitizing hands, using personal water bottles and refilling at water bottle refill stations. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID on our Navajo School family and make weekly updates. Thank you for encouraging your child(ren) to continue practicing safety protocols! We appreciate everyone for their efforts!
Navajo Statement regarding recent Covid-19 case below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sAky7fRuEAxKWgDGrLb3Oi75eEPdn9Uw/view?usp=sharing
Navajo kicks off the basketball season tonight November 3rd with the High School teams playing at Indiahoma at 6:30 P.M. Indiahoma requires fans to wear masks to enter and in transit to bathrooms and concession stands. Families are encouraged to sit together and they will do temp checks. Come out and support the tribe!!! The full schedule can be found on the athletics tab on the website and tournaments will be posted on the documents tab under athletic schedules (full schedule available there as well). Looking forward to a great season. Our Covid-19 safety protocols will be posted before our first home game November 10th.
Jackson County COVID numbers have decreased to 34.9 on the Oklahoma COVID ALERT MAP (ORANGE LEVEL), and 34.9 OSSBA MAP (ORANGE LEVEL). We will continue taking safety precautions with the layered mitigation practices we have in place: wearing masks, social distancing as much as we can, cleaning/sanitizing buildings and high touch surfaces, washing hands/sanitizing hands, using personal water bottles and refilling at water bottle refill stations. We will continue to monitor the impact of COVID on our Navajo School family and make weekly updates. Thank you for encouraging your child(ren) to continue practicing safety protocols! We appreciate everyone for their efforts! Have a safe and fun Halloween tomorrow!!!