AHSTW Information Update

Hello everyone,

In listening to Governor Reynold's press conference this afternoon, we learned that Iowa schools will remain closed through April 30, 2020.  We obviously will follow these guidelines.

Dr. Lebo, Director of the Iowa Department of Education, shared that Iowa Schools will be required to identify which method of delivery we will choose by April 10.  Those delivery methods include:

1.) No Instruction - Schools will be required to make up the days missed between April 13 and April 30.

2.) Voluntary

3.) Required

* Different options are available at different grades spans in a district, as well.

The description of options two and three will be shared early next week with the application being due on April 10.

We met tonight as an administrative team after the meeting with the Department of Education.  We were excited to learn that our plan addresses the items discussed, and we feel very confident in the plan we are beginning to implement at this very moment.  I understand questions will arise in the area of instruction, promotion of students to the next grade level, how credit is provided to students in grades 9-11, and how all of this will impact our seniors.  Please know that these answers are being developed and will be shared soon.

During this time of leave our focus will continue to be on learning.  We encourage our students to take advantage of the opportunities made available to them by our staff, as each teacher is able to provide opportunity and feedback.

We also want to share that all AHSTW activities and contests have been cancelled through April 30, 2020.  We will be sharing updated schedules as they are completed.  It is also important to remember that our school facilities both indoor and outdoor have been closed to promote the health of our community.

Thank you again and we will successfully navigate these uncharted waters!

Mr. Darin Jones

AHSTW Superintendent