The Child Nutrition program would like to announce the USDA has extended the SSO program to May 13, 2021. The extension of the SSO Program will allow schools to serve meals to ALL students at NO COST, regardless of income status or free and reduced lunch qualifications. In addition, parents or guardians can pick up meals for their children on the virtual program. We are offering breakfast and lunch at no charge to any child age 18 and under in the household.
All virtual students may pick up breakfast and lunch from the cafeteria starting 1/11/2021. The meals will be available for pick-up at the Elementary car line from 10:30 am to 11:30 am each day. Please remain in your car and the meals will be brought out to you. In order to reserve a meal please call the school at 405-756-3131 Ext.239 (please do not leave a voicemail) or email mrandol@lindsay.k12.ok.us . We will need the following information: name and how many children need a meal. Once you have made contact with us one time, you will be on the list for meals until we are notified otherwise. I would strongly encourage you to take advantage of this service; it is vital to our school nutrition program and our federal funding. Sincerely, Melissa Randol, Child Nutrition Director
1/4/2021
This Thursday, January 7th kicks off our annual Charles K Heatly Classic. To attend the games you will need a ticket. Each participant will receive 4 tickets to hand out to family; if they do not use all 4 tickets they will be collected and available to the public. If you did not receive a ticket from a participant you can call or visit the superintendent’s office on the morning of January 7th between 8AM and 12PM. Tickets will not be available before January 7th. Please limit 4 tickets. After 12pm on the 7th, tickets will become available to students in the HS office. You will receive one ticket per person for the entire tournament in both gyms and it will be stamped each day that you attend. If you do not call or come by the superintendent’s office you can get a ticket at the gate when arriving at the game, however this will be on a first come, first serve basis. If you are a member of the Hospitality Committee please call the superintendent’s office at 405-756-3131 to let us know if you will need tickets. Tickets will not be required for JH games. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Today we were notified of 2 staff members testing positive for Covid-19. They have agreed to quarantine along with family members. Lindsay Public Schools is working closely with public health officials to address the situation and while we must protect the privacy of the individuals involved, we are committed to communicating transparently with our staff, families, and community so that you can make well-informed decisions. Thank you for your support and understanding. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Dan Chapman
Beginning in January, for each High School basketball game this season, you will be required to show a certain ticket at the gate to enter the arena. Governor Stitt put out an executive order saying that there can only be four fans per participant in the arena. If you do not receive a ticket from a participant, there will be extra available in the Superintendent’s office. You can stop by and pick them up, or call 756-3131 to reserve one the day of the game. Tickets can’t be reserved or handed out until the day of the game. We want as many fans in the stands as possible, so please notify the school if you can’t attend so someone else can use your ticket. If there are extra tickets, they will be available at the gate of our Lindsay home games only. Very sorry for the inconvenience.
Any questions, please feel free to call Tom Ferguson at 756-3133.
School will dismiss at 2:30 today with elementary car line beginning at 2:15. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
We were notified of three 4th grade students, one 7th grade student, one 8th grade student, two middle school teachers and one high school teacher testing positive for Covid-19. All have agreed to quarantine along with family members. Lindsay Public Schools is working closely with public health officials to address the situation and while we must protect the privacy of the individuals involved, we are committed to communicating transparently with our staff, families, and community so that you can make well-informed decisions. Thank you for your support and understanding. Sincerely, Dan Chapman
Today we were notified of a 2nd grade student testing positive for Covid-19, one high school student and 2 high school teachers tested positive this week as well. All have agreed to quarantine along with family members. Lindsay Public Schools is working closely with public health officials to address the situation and while we must protect the privacy of the individuals involved, we are committed to communicating transparently with our staff, families, and community so that you can make well-informed decisions. Thank you for your support and understanding. Sincerely, Dan Chapman
Today is early release at 2:00 pm. Elementary pick up line will begin at 1:45 and buses leave at 2:05. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.
Today we were notified of two students in the elementary testing positive for covid-19. These two students are family members and have been quarantined. Due to the positive tests, we have quarantined several other students who were in close contact. These students are the first positive test we have received since before Thanksgiving break. As superintendent, I feel it is very important to continue in- person learning this next week. The students need this time in the classroom to catch up on vital educational instruction. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Sincerely, Dan Chapman
The basketball season is here and the Lindsay Athletic Department is anxious to once again enlist a Hospitality Committee for your support of Lindsay Basketball.
The Charles K. Heatly Classis is scheduled for January 7-9. We plan to have a meal and desserts available each day and night of the tournament. As a member, you will be able to enjoy the hospitality room during the tournament. We would ask that you please bring a dish each day to help with the large number of people that we accommodate. For more information contact Tommy Ferguson at (405) 756-3133.
The price for the Hospitality Committee is $130.00 for a couple and $70.00 for a single. If you would like to include your children, the price will be an extra $30.00 per school age child. Make checks payable to the Lindsay Athletic Department and mail or bring it to Kristen Holland or Tommy Ferguson. Each member of the committee will receive a pass for yourself and your spouse which admits each of you to every home high school and junior high basketball game for the season. Our admission prices to the games this year are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students for the high school games and $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for students for the junior high games.
Thanks for supporting Lindsay Basketball.
Sincerely,
Tommy Ferguson
11/30/2020 LINDSAY SCHOOLS CHILD NUTRITION INFORMATION: All virtual students may pick up breakfast and lunch from the cafeteria. The meals will be available for pick-up at the Elementary car line from 10:00 am to 11:30 am each day. Please remain in your car and the meals will be brought out to you. In order to reserve a meal please call the school at 405-756-3131 Ext.239 (please do not leave a voicemail) or email mrandol@lindsay.k12.ok.us . We will need the following information: name and how many children need a meal. Once you have made contact with us one time, you will be on the list for meals until we are notified otherwise. I would strongly encourage you to take advantage of this service; it is vital to our school nutrition program and our federal funding. Sincerely, Melissa Randol, Child Nutrition Director
Lindsay School Patrons:
Reminder: we are returning to in-person learning on November 30th. We are hoping the students who chose virtual education before the break will return to the classrooms. We have 3 weeks before our next holiday break, these 3 weeks will be very beneficial to the education of our students. Starting Monday we will be asking all employees, middle school, and high school students to wear masks. We will also be asking everyone to wear a mask when attending our extra-curricular events. At this point we will go to great lengths to keep our school open. Your patience and help is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dan Chapman
I appreciate your understanding during our recent distance learning. I have decided to resume in-person learning on Monday, November 30th. I apologize for any difficulties distance learning caused and thank you for your patience. The education of our students is of upmost importance and I feel in- person learning is the best way for our students to achieve success. All extra-curricular activities will resume as scheduled. I am constantly monitoring the situation and striving to make the best decision for our district. Sincerely, Dan Chapman
Superintendent’s Article 11-13-2020
Greetings to all our Lindsay School Patrons. This school year has started out with 13 weeks of near normalcy and all of a sudden we have been uprooted by the Covid-19 virus. In an attempt to make sure we are all on the same page, I am sending out an informative letter covering several different topics.
COVID:
As of 11-8-2020, we had 0 positive tests in the elementary, 5 in the middle school, 13 in the high school for a total of 18. After that point, we have received numerous positive tests and many students quarantined due to contact tracing. In addition, we have had up to 11 staff members out due to positive cases or quarantined due to contact tracing. At times we have had as many as 125 students out due to the virus, with students returning daily as well. It has become very apparent to me that distancing our students as much as possible is imperative. Because of the spread of the virus we went to distance learning on 11-12-2020. As of right now we plan to return to in-person learning on November 30, 2020. This situation will continue to be monitored over Thanksgiving Break and an announcement will be made on November 25 concerning a possible extension of our distance learning.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
During the last few weeks we have cancelled numerous student activities to avoid exposure; however we are attempting to still offer all our current extra-curricular activities. In order for us to be successful, we are asking our patrons to wear a mask for indoor activities as well as our remaining outdoor events.
SCHOOL EMPLOYEES:
During this time period of distance learning, all faculty and staff will be working their contract hours at the school. Our teachers will be continuing the education process through Google Meet and Acellus. We are much better prepared than we were last spring, but we are experiencing unexpected difficulties at this time. Please be patient with us as we work through these issues.
CHILD NUTRITION:
Currently we are running bus routes to deliver food to our rural students. We have setup 4 drop off locations in the city limits or you can pick up food at the school. Through federal funding, all of our students 18 and younger are eating for free. Not only is this a great opportunity for all of our families but this also is very beneficial to funding our nutritional program. In order to setup food delivery for your children, please contact the school at 405-756-3131.
COMMUNICATION:
To ensure that the information you receive is correct when dealing with the school, you can depend on our school website, Facebook page, or our school’s Leopard app; as well as KBLP radio, The Lindsay News or The Shopper. If I can be of further assistance or can answer other questions, give me a call at 405-756-3131.
Sincerely,
Dan Chapman
Lindsay High School Students, during our distance learning time we want to remind you that it is imperative that you login to your email each day. This is how teachers will be communicating with you during this time. We want you to continue your education and not fall behind. If you are not logged on and working each day, you will be counted absent. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
The Student Council Turkey Trot will still take place on Friday, Nov. 13th. For those that pre registered shirts will be available to pick up in the High School Leopard Den on Thursday, Nov. 12th from 11-1 and Friday, Nov. 13th 11-1. If you have not registered but would like to participate you can register beginning at 1:45 on Friday at the registration table in front of the Leopard Arena. The race will begin at 2:30.
LINDSAY SCHOOLS CHILD NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Beginning November 12th, Lindsay Public Schools will be offering breakfast and lunch at no charge to any children ages 18 and under in the household. The meals will be available for pick-up at the Elementary car line from 9 am to 10:30 am each day. Please remain in your car and the meals will be brought out to you. The meals can also be delivered to anyone living outside the city limits on our regular bus routes. If you live in town and are unable to pick up at the school, we will have 4 bus stops where parents/students can pick up meals between 9:30-10:00 am.
Stop 1-Cinamac and 7th
Stop 2-Lindsay Apartments
Stop 3-Charlie Jones Park on 4th Street on the Hill
Stop 4-SE 2nd and 800 Block (Catholic Church).
In order to reserve a meal please call the school on Wednesday November 11th at 405-756-3131 Ext.239 (please do not leave a voicemail) or email mrandol@lindsay.k12.ok.us . We will need the following information: Pick-up or delivery, name, bus route number or designated stop, and how many children need a meal. Once you have made contact with us one time you will be on the list for meals the duration of our school closing. I would strongly encourage you to take advantage of this service; it is vital to our school nutrition program and our federal funding. Sincerely, Melissa Randol, Child Nutrition Director
11/12/2020 Menu:
Breakfast-Pancake Pup and Mandarin Oranges, milk, juice
Lunch-Pizza Slice, green beans, diced pears, salad, milk
Due to the overwhelming amount of students off campus being quarantined, we will start distance learning Thursday, November 12th. Teachers are preparing students today for materials/chrome books they will need during our time off campus. Teachers and staff will be here from 8:00-3:30 M-F through November 20th to answer any questions about distance learning. Breakfast and lunch will still be provided if needed. We will send more information about our meal program at the end of the day. As of right now we plan to resume in person learning on November 30th. If for some reason during the Thanksgiving break the number of positive cases has not declined, we may extend the distance learning time frame. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call our office 405-756-3131. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this ever changing situation. Sincerely, Dan Chapman
As you know, the Covid 19 cases in our community have been on the rise the last few weeks. We understand the concerns from our patrons and during this unpredictable time in our community, we feel it is in the best interest of our high school and middle school students to begin wearing masks starting Thursday November 12th. We want our school to continue to be able to offer onsite learning and extra-curricular activities; we feel masks will help us achieve this goal. We know you want this pandemic to end – we do as well. It’s going to take all of us doing our part to stop the virus. It might seem like a little action that doesn’t make much of a difference. But little actions build up – and they become big changes that have big impacts. Thank you for your understanding during this ever changing situation. Sincerely, Dan Chapman
We recently became aware of six high school students, one 7th grade and one 8th grade student testing positive for Covid 19. We realize we have had several students in the past few days test positive. As of today we have 20 students out that have tested positive for Covid 19. Most of our students are out due to quarantine. Keep in mind we have several students returning daily after their quarantine is finished. Lindsay Public Schools is working closely with public health officials to address the situation and while we must protect the privacy of the person involved, we are committed to communicating transparently with our staff, families and community so that you can make well-informed decisions. This situation continues to be fluid and we will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding in this unpredictable situation. Sincerely, Dan Chapman