Salisbury R-IV School District

Due to the Missouri Stay at Home order, the senior cap and gown pick up has been moved up to TOMORROW, Sunday April 5 from 10 to 11am in the circle drive at the high school.

Thanks SHS Yearbook for this fun idea. #ShineSES

The Salisbury R-IV School District school closure is being extended through Friday, April 24, 2020. The Chariton County Commission, in conjunction with the Health Department has issued a Stay at Home Order effective Monday, March 30th, 2020 until Friday, April 24, 2020. The school district will continue to offer free meals to all students 18 and under. Meals are available from 11:15-12:15 Monday-Friday by Grab and Go at Salisbury Elementary School or by delivery. If you are not currently receiving meals, but would like to, a link can be found on the Salisbury R-IV Website. I encourage everyone to stay safe and healthy during these difficult times. Thank you for you continued support. Troy Clawson Superintendent Salisbury R-IV School District

The Salisbury R-IV School District Board of Education has selected Tony Whiston as the next superintendent of schools. Mr. Whiston is currently serving as superintendent for Creve Coeur School District #76 in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Mr. Whiston has served in his current capacity since 2016. Board President Andrea Binder stated, “The board was impressed with Mr. Whiston’s leadership qualities, communication skills, fiscal responsibility and his focus on the well-being of our students.” The board chose Mr. Whiston after partnering with EdCounsel to conduct the superintendent search. “Mr. Whiston’s hard-working attitude and dedication to the students, faculty and staff make him a great fit for the Salisbury R-IV School District,” added Binder. Mr. Whiston is originally from Palmyra, MO. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Central Methodist College, his Master of Arts degree in Education from Truman State University, his Education Specialist degree from William Woods University and is completing his Doctor of Education degree from Aurora University. He has previous teaching, coaching, and administrative experience in both Missouri and Illinois public schools. ‘’There’s never been a more exciting time to have the privilege of educating children,” said Whiston. “I look forward to carrying on the Panther tradition of excellence.” Whiston and his wife have two children. He will assume his duties as superintendent July 1, 2020, taking over from Troy Clawson who has announced his resignation effective at the end of the 2019-2020 school year.

Please help yourself to the books and games in the SES entryway!

Buddy packs are available in the SES entryway.

Salisbury R-IV Free Meals-Click Link https://forms.gle/yxk2v2dT7CgAQTFYA

Salisbury R-IV School District will be providing free meals to students 18 & under in our school district beginning Monday, March 23rd. This is available to all Salisbury R-IV and St. Joseph Catholic students. Our plan is to make the meals available Monday-Friday. Each meal will include a lunch as well as breakfast item for the next day. Lunches are available for grab and go from 11:15 to 12:15 at Salisbury Elementary School (Lane on North side of the building). If you are unable to do pick-up, meals can be delivered to your home. We ask all people interested in meals to click the Salisbury R-IV Free Meals link and fill out the form. We are prepared to offer meals throughout the school closure. If you need to change your selection on whether or not you want meals or you need to change your delivery/pick up option, please email our Food Services Director Mrs. Brooke Sellers: bsellers@salisbury.k12.mo.us Thank you for your continued support.

How's those journals coming SES? I'd love for you to share some pics!

There was an error in the previous link for the Salisbury R-IV Lunch Survey for meals to be provided March 23-April 3. Please click on the correct link below if you are interested in participating in this program. https://forms.gle/yxk2v2dT7CgAQTFYA

The Salisbury CTE Blood Drive has been cancelled. We will keep you informed of any updates. Thank you.

To make sure everyone has quick access to the Salisbury R-IV Free Lunch Survey we have posted it once again below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KsaUgYmVN5urDqTPQTJYLAhvCjAFSRoYDZsuNLEbzhY/edit?no_redirect=true

The Salisbury R-IV School District is a place of learning, but also a source of comfort, routine, support and nutrition for the children in the community. Our staff has been working on plans to maintain academic and nutritional support for our students during the extended closure. Attached are links to letters for district families concerning student academics and meals during this unprecedented school outage. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we seek to best meet the needs of our students during this time. The Salisbury R-IV School District will be providing free meals to all students 18 and under. To participate in the free meal program, please complete the attached survey or contact your building administrator or our food service director. Their email and contact information can be found in the attached links. Feel free to email any of us if you have any questions. Please follow the advice our health officials have provided by practicing proper hand washing and social distancing. Thank you for being such a supportive community. Your support and trust means a great deal to our staff and administrators. We are confident that by working together, we will get through this challenging time. Sincerely, Troy Clawson Superintendent Salisbury R-IV School District Salisbury Elementary-Letter to Parents: https://docs.google.com/…/1N21vg1nfVLkfWUGeHmePD9675iE…/edit Salisbury JH/HS-Letter to Parents: https://docs.google.com/…/1OFbdQo-zKQsJDooO0ck2ARQ6UKQ…/edit Salisbury R-IV Free Meal Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/…/1KsaUgYmVN5urDqTPQTJYLAhvCjA…/edit

The following link is to a letter that was emailed to all parents today about academic support: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OFbdQo-zKQsJDooO0ck2ARQ6UKQwivzMF3T6DCjmtDg/edit

Attached is a link for SES families concerning student academics and meals during this unprecedented school outage. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we seek to best meet the needs of our students during this time. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N21vg1nfVLkfWUGeHmePD9675iEwSZ3Xyu2D_h68FPM/edit

Salisbury R-IV School District, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will close school following Spring Break on Monday, March 23rd thru Friday, April 3rd. Beginning Wed. March 18th, all school activities, including athletic and extra-curricular practices and competitions, will be canceled during the time school is closed. We are planning to return to our regular schedule on Monday, April 6th. We will continue to seek guidance from the county and state health departments in the event the closure should extend past April 6th. The deep cleaning and sanitation process in all district buildings will continue during the closure. Please follow the advice of our health officials. Practice proper hand washing and social distancing. Thank you for your continued support.

March 13, 2020 Salisbury R-IV Students, Parents, Guardians and Staff, The Salisbury R-IV School District values the health and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors. I am providing an update regarding our efforts to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff and visitors in regards to the flu season which has affected our area of the state in recent weeks as well as the new COVID 19 virus known as Coronavirus. We continue to focus on the guidance supplied by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The district is closely monitoring the current situation and reviewing rapidly changing information from state health, education, and government officials regarding the Coronavirus. Coronavirus is a respiratory illness with symptoms that include shortness of breath, fever, and cough. The CDC reports symptoms can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure. As a reminder, please do not send your child to school if they are feeling sick. If your child is sick, please keep them home until he/she is fever-free for 24 hours without medication. We urge all families to continue the practice of maintaining healthy behaviors necessary during any cold and flu season. These include but are not limited to: Wash hands frequently with soap and water; Use alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available; Cover nose and mouth with a sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing; Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the spread of germs; Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick; and stay home when you are sick. We will do our best to provide you with information in as timely a manner as possible. The Salisbury R-IV School District will be on Spring Break the week of March 16th-20th. Our maintenance staff will be doing a deep cleaning and disinfecting of all classrooms and all parts of the buildings while we are on break. Classes are scheduled, as of today, to resume on March 23rd. We are emphasizing with our team the importance for flexibility as nothing is set in stone with this illness and the direction from the national and state health organizations are constantly shifting. We are in the process of reviewing plans for a variety of scenarios. Speculation could lead to misinformation so I will refrain from that at this time. We must be prepared for anything. The Chariton County Health Department and State Government officials are also providing guidance. Please keep in mind our schools not only serve students, but we are also a hub for many community activities. To get the latest updates on the Coronavirus, please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html Here is more information on the Coronavirus from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS): https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel-coronavirus/ Also, the DHSS has activated a statewide public hotline: 887-435-8411 for citizens or providers needing guidance regarding COVID-19. It is operated by medical professionals and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please feel free to contact Central Office, your building administration or our school nurse with any further questions regarding the flu season and Coronavirus updates. Sincerely, Troy Clawson Superintendent Salisbury R-IV School District

Just a reminder that tomorrow, March 13 is a full day of school.

A big thanks to all who supported the SES PTO Carnival! #ShineSES

The Winter Sports Award Program honoring Cheerleading, Girls HS Basketball, and Boys HS Basketball will take place on Monday, March 23, at 7:00 pm in the South Gym.