Searcy School District

Sheryl McKenzie, SWMS science facilitator, continues to help beautify the middle school's campus. She is using this gorgeous day to clean up and plant new in the school's butterfly garden. Thank you, Mrs. McKenzie!

Here's your Searcy Schools April UPDATE! Click the link to access.https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/654909/April_2020.pdf

Good morning, Students! It's 8:00 A.M.,and we wish you were in our classrooms and walking our halls. But, we have to be healthy and safe. Remember, the beat goes on, and we are continuing our school year! Here are messages from your teachers and staff members! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6faC5Qdypc&feature=youtu.be

Searcy Schools Leadership Team is in "GO" mode. They are excited for our teachers and staff members to start our new adventure in remote learning! Stay tuned for all the updated information!

Thank you, Superintendent Barrett, for your encouragement and reassuring words as we begin a “new normal”and work to provide education to all of our students in new and innovative ways. #cantstopthebeat #searcyschools

Superintendent Diane Barrett will participate along with other community leaders in a Facebook Live Update for our community regarding COVID-19. Tune in to https://m.facebook.com/searcydotcom at 2:00 P.M. today for this live presentation for updates on various community areas.

We know you have received a lot of information from us over the last several days. Here is a link that has all the important information in one place. Thank you for being so supportive! http://www.searcyschools.org/searcy-school-district-covid-19-information

In an effort to continue to keep our students and community healthy and safe, we are closing all school playgrounds and athletic facilities throughout our district until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Searcy School District Meal Offering Flyer

Searcy Public Schools will be closed for students Monday, March 16-Friday, March 20. Spring break will follow March 23-March 27.

After receiving direction from Governor Asa Hutchinson, Searcy School District will be utilizing Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) Days 1-5 beginning Monday, March 16. Students received AMI packets for days 1-5 last fall, and students in grades 1st-12th may interact with their teachers through Google Classroom, as well. Please continue to check our website and/or social media sites for up-to-date information throughout the week.

After receiving information that a parent may have been exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 and was self-quarantining, we followed state protocol and contacted the school health hotline that has been set up for school personnel. The Arkansas Department of Health conducted an investigation and determined that there was no direct risk and that we should continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the Governor’s office, the Arkansas Department of Health, and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. We understand that reports such as this may cause concern, but we assure you we are remaining in contact with the Arkansas Department of Health regarding any report we may receive of possible COVID-19 exposure.

Athletic Update: Due to the threat of bad weather, the SHS softball game scheduled for today has been cancelled.

We would like to inform you that the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) has suspended all spring sports/activities beginning Sunday, March 15th through Monday, March 30th. We will keep you apprised as we learn additional information after that time. Thank you.

To see Governor Asa Hutchinson's press conference regarding COVID-19 in Arkansas, access the link here. https://www.kark.com/news/health/coronavirus/watch-live-at-130-governor-asa-hutchinson-secretary-of-adh-gives-update-on-states-coronavirus-response-school-closures-expected/

Athletic Update: The Conway Invitational Soccer Tournament has been cancelled for this weekend.

Activity Update for Searcy School District: The following activities scheduled for today (3/12) have been cancelled. Sr. High Track Meet, AJHS East Night Out (to be rescheduled), SHS baseball game against Mayflower.

Searcy School District understands that due to COVID-19 some Arkansas schools have announced school closures. We are keeping abreast of current state information and will release further details after Governor Asa Hutchinson gives his guidance during his 1:45 P.M. press conference today.

Students in grades 4-12 will be completing an online survey tomorrow at school regarding home access to technology. If you are the parent of a student in grades K-3, please expect your child’s school to send you the survey to complete. Thank you for your assistance in this survey.

Searcy School District is running flood routes for buses 43 & 30 (Higginson route). The stops will be at Love's truck stop and the Searcy Skating Rink. Thank you.