Prairie City School District

I regret to inform everyone that the games against Monument for middle school football and volleyball have been cancelled. The high school volleyball game against Dayville/Monument for today has been cancelled as well as the high school football game for next week. We are still going to do intrasquad games today at 4 for middle school and 5 for high school when we will also recognize all the seniors. Sorry for the last minute bad news. Billy

There will be an Oregon Public University virtual tour for prospective college students and their parents on April 6th at 4, April 7 at 1, or April 7 at 6. Please go to the link and register if you are interested. Thank you. Mr. Colson https://sites.google.com/view/oputour2021/welcome?authuser=0

Just a quick update. There will be no games against Grant Union this week. The only contests for this week are all on Thursday in Prairie City. High School Volleyball will be at 5:00 with recognition for all seniors playing volleyball and football. Middle school volleyball at 4 for A and B and then flag football to follow around 5:30. The football games against Echo have been cancelled as well. Sorry for the update but look forward to a good day on Thursday afternoon in Prairie City. Thanks. Billy

Good Afternoon Prairie City Families, I wanted to let you all know that we have a new positive COVID case in our school. I have attached the letter through this link: https://5il.co/qrfz. Please read and if you need further information, please call the school at 541-820-3314. We are working diligently with our local health authority to make sure we are in compliance. Thank you!

Just a reminder that the middle school football game against Culver is going to be played at 1:00. Thanks.

Under the Student Assessment Bill of Rights, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and Oregon’s school districts must provide families with a “Notice of Statewide Tests and Opt-out Form” 30 days before the start of statewide testing. This year, school has been significantly disrupted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other factors. In response, ODE asked the United States Department of Education for a temporary pause (also known as a “waiver”) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math testing. A pause is also being requested for science testing, but science testing is not subject to this opt-out rule. • If this waiver request is approved, then statewide ELA and Math testing will not happen this year, and there will be no need for parents to submit opt-out forms to their child’s school. • If the waiver request is not approved, test windows will open on April 13, 2021. Please click on the link to pull up the opt-out form: https://5il.co/qmqh ODE will update your district regularly with news about the waiver. Thank you and GO Panthers!

I know board appreciation has ended but wanted to give another shout out to these special people! Thank you Porche Kite of the ASB leadership team for the design! Go Panthers!!!

Reminder that sports pictures will be next this coming Monday after school. All players have or will be given a picture packet. Thank you.

The middle school volleyball games today at 4 and tomorrow at noon will be held in the new gym for more space and livestreaming through NFHS. Should be fun. See you there. Billy

The high school volleyball game today in Monument has been cancelled by them. Sorry for the late notice as we just found out. Billy

Here is an update on our Bates Building! click on the link! https://www.bluemountaineagle.com/life/bates-building-to-be-restored-to-meet-growing-prairie-city-student-base/article_1da8a42a-77ca-11eb-99ad-03def5ac594c.html

Good Evening PC Families, Today we found out that we currently have two positive COVID cases in our school. We are working closely with the Grant County Health Department to monitor these cases and contact tracing. As of now, we have decided to continue with in-person learning and will closely evaluate the next few days for any changes. I have put a letter on our website (www.pcsd4.com) or you can access it here (https://5il.co/qfwd) and on our Facebook page explaining in more detail what our guidance and protocols are. Our number one goal is for the safety of our students and staff. Please feel free to call and ask questions. Thank you and Go Panthers!

Sorry to say that the Thursday Middle school volleyball game vs Culver has been cancelled. Please check our website for updates to our schedules under the athletic tab. Thank you.

Reminder that middle school football will be starting tomorrow after school. Please bring clothes for possibly going outside. There will be more information about schedules of games and the format of those games to follow in the coming week. Thank you. Billy Colson

Reminder that the senior class will be doing a can and bottle drive this Sunday starting at 2:00 going door to door in Prairie City. Thank you for your support.

The senior class will be doing a can and bottle drive this Sunday starting at 2:00 going door to door in Prairie City. Thank you for your support.

Hello Prairie City Families, This info is for our Cyber Mill creation sponsored by OSU Extension office that would allow access to tech, wifi, printers, etc for our local area. There goal is to see this as a “hang out” for students as we are in uncertain times for their educational needs as well. The data will be helpful as we are going back to County Court on the 10th to ask for funding. The link is listed below! Feel free to share and distribute. Shooting for a Feb 7th deadline. https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9mhPfWhWU60aHk Thank you and Go Panthers!!!

A Note from Prairie City SMARTies Help Prairie City SMART Reading volunteers and friends reach our goal! Oregon Reads Aloud is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we need your support. Across Oregon, children are facing unprecedented hardships that will have negative and lasting impacts as they try to build the literacy skills they need for future learning and success. They need SMART Reading now more than ever, and we need you more than ever. Join us to make a difference on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, for Oregon Reads Aloud, an all-day virtual fundraiser supporting the work of SMART Reading in our community and across the state. The Central Area will be sharing fun and inspiring readings of children's books from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and we hope you will join us. Please go to this link to donate: https://secure.givelively.org//donate/smart-reading/oregon-reads-aloud-a-virtual-celebration/prairie-city-smarties Thank you and Go Panthers!

Reminder that the Prairie City Flash Store is open until Tuesday night at midnight for all those that want to purchase PC gear. Check out the gear at the attached website. Thanks! https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/prairiecty

Good Morning Prairie City Families, I am writing to you this morning to address the Timber Trucker parade in John Day this year. We put one of our busses into the parade but made a mistake on how we decorated it. I have addressed this in a letter to you, the public. Please click on the link to access the document. https://5il.co/oej1 This can also be seen at our website under the documents tab by clicking on the PC School Reopening Information and scrolling down to the bottom of that page to access the "Letter to Community on Public Complaint". Thank you and Go Panthers!