Cyclone Connect

We're glad we have been able to keep students in school throughout this semester. We certainly know in-person learning is best for all! As we continue through the winter months, please encourage your students to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols we have in place. We do this to mitigate risk and keep students in school.

We appreciate all your support as we continue navigating the 2020-2021 school year.

Below is our Final Exam schedule for the conclusion of semester one. Please note, we will have two half days on January 20th and 21st. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm and lunch will be served.

Students can stay to see teachers as needed after their lunch from 12:25-12:55 pm as needed. Busses will not run until normal time-- we'll ask students to remain in the Cyclone Room on these days if they are waiting for a bus.

We are beginning to really struggle with students following safety protocol during Cyclone Hour. As our community is seeing a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases we want to ensure we are doing everything possible to mitigate risk at school. Therefore, we are going to split students into two groups for the last six days prior to winter break during Cyclone Hour.

9th/10th Graders-- Eat during the 1st portion of Cyclone Hour

Report to Advisory for Study Time during the 2nd portion of Cyclone Hour

11th/12th Graders- Report to Advisory for Study Time during the 1st portion of Cyclone Hour

Eat during the 2nd portion of Cyclone Hour

This will allow supervisors to reinforce safety protocol during this time. Students are expected to do the following:

1) Sit 6 feet away from their classmates while their masks are down and they are eating.

2) Put their masks up immediately after eating

3) Sanitize their space before leaving

4) Minimize movement during Cyclone Hour

5) Reporting to see teachers when requested through our Cyclone Hour Portal

Teachers will be available before/after school to provide assistance for students. We will monitor the behavior of students and make decisions regarding Cyclone Hour for the second semester.

This time is extremely valuable for our students. Our guidance department uses this time to schedule a variety of activities meeting the state expectations for social-emotional learning and individual plans of study.

Students will begin preparing for their Student-Led Conference on Fridays during Advisory when we get back from winter break. More information coming your way soon!

Students and all visitors are still required to wear double layered cloth, surgical, or gator mask when they entering the building. Bandanas are not acceptable forms of masks. Masks should cover both a person's nose and mouth when properly worn. For safety precautions, we recommend washing your mask daily.

At the conclusion of each class period, students work together to wipe down their desks, chairs and sanitize their hands before exiting the classroom. We've added a number of cleaning & sanitizing stations around the building for student use during Cyclone Hour.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook @ Ottawa High School or on Twitter @OHSActivities to keep up with our busy Cyclones their sponsors and for updated information regarding academics. We post information on our website as well. Click here to access OHS Website

Please remember all fees must be paid prior to Graduation and Prom. This includes fees owed to USD 290 as well as food services. Fees can be paid online through Family

Access or in person with Mrs. Stepp Gillett. We will be mailing reminders home and making phone calls this Spring. steppgillettp@usd290.org

Monday, December 21st- Last Day Before Winter Break

Tuesday, January 5th- Students Return from Winter Break

Wednesday, January 20th and Thursday, January 21st- 1/2 day for final exams, students will be dismissed at 12:15 pm