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!

Reminder that the Prairie City Flash Store is open until January 12th 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

Greeting Prairie City Fans! We have some exciting news about a PC Gear we are selling. All you have to do is click on the link below to access all the PC gear you need. This is called a Flash store because it ends in 7 days with these prices. Here is some important information: • Store closes 1/12 at midnight – no orders can be placed after! • Order placed once store closes • All orders SHIP DIRECT TO HOME! • Any questions regarding the products can be emailed to BSN Sports rep ebrody@bsnsports.com • Upon store closure if there are any backorders we will notify each individual customer Here is the link: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/prairiecty Thank you and Go Panthers!

Greeting PC Families, We accompished our 1st virtual Christmas Concert. I apologize for the sound but it turned out great! The staff and students worked hard on this. sit back and enjoy! Just click on the link: https://youtu.be/RSi4htMB-OU Thank you and Go Panthers!

12-8-2020 Today we had a positive COVID-19 case in our school. Please read the letter attached to this link. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1036346/12-8-20_Positive_Case.pdf Thank you.

12-3-2020 PC Student Body Video Announcement Please click on the link to watch the PC Student Body Video announcement. https://youtu.be/Yx7wpS_E-Dk

We will be doing the annual canned food drive for Prairie City Family Christmas Baskets starting Monday and going until the last day of school before Christmas Break. 2 cans of food gets you a cookie. Class with most cans gets a prize at the finally. We will bring boxes around tomorrow and hopefully it works for everyone to collect them during your first period class and Seniors will come around each morning to take a individual tally for cookies and running totals. Spread the word Thanks Billy

Thank you CB Construction for the amazing bronze statue that was specifically made in Joseph, Oregon for Prairie City School District!

Hello PC Families, Please click on the link for information about the two-week freeze that issued by Gov. Brown: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1011041/Letter_to_parents_11.17.2020.pdf This two-week freeze will not affect our school, employees or students. Our school will resume as we have for our schedule and all students and employees will be at school during this time. I have attached the link to the article: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/11/13/oregon-governor-kate-brown-covid-19-restrictions/ Thank you and Go Panthers!

Message regarding previous statement about basketball open gyms. After discussions at school and with the new amount of cases in the county we are going to hold off on basketball open gyms for a bit longer until we are given more information in the coming days and week about how the case count is doing. Sorry and thank you for your patience.

Hello PC Families, I wanted to inform everyone that we will not be closing our school due to the increase in cases. We take the safety of your children very seriously. Although John Day Schools are pivoting to CDL until November 30, we are anticipating being in school Monday. We will monitor the situation closely and keep everyone informed. Thank you and Go Panthers

Parent Teacher conferences for grades 7 through 12 will be held in the old gym from 1 until 8 Thursday (tomorrow). Social distancing and masks are required and available at the door for those that need one. The entrance will be in the double doors from the parking lot and the exit will be through the single door on the east end. If you are unable to make it to the conferences please contact the teacher with any questions or concerns so that they can set up a time to discuss through virtual meeting or phone call.

Hello Prairie City Families: Please click on the link provided to read about the updated metrics and guidance for Prairie City School District. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/994922/COVID-19_Letter_home_to_parents_11.3.2020.pdf Thank you and Go Panthers!

Hello Prairie City Families and Staff, I wanted to give you all a friendly reminder to set your clocks back an hour to standard time. Thank you and Go Panthers!

Our Gym contractors (CB Construction) took a 3-D picture that we wanted to share with everyone. Please click on the link! https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=KMArQY72WmK

Morning Bulletin October 29, 2020 Video Announcement: https://youtu.be/RsCdaH6eHzQ Congratulations to Mr. Colson for being chosen “Teacher of The Year” for Grant County! Lunch today is: Mummy Dogs, Baked Beans and Dessert PLEASE do not touch the artwork in the hallway!!!! The week of October 26th – 29th will be the FALL FESTIVAL WEEK! Dress-up days: Thursday – Halloween costume day Games: Thursday – Flag Football at 7:00 at the football field Saturday – October 31st – Happy Halloween! Thursday – Nov. 5th – The Health Department will be here in the morning to give immunizations and flu shots. If you have questions or would like a flu shot please call the school at 541-820-3314 or the health department at 541-575-0429. 7th Annual Community Screen Month for children 2 months to 5 years old!!! At the Grant County Health Department, November 5th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm For more information call Jenni Workman or Sabrina Howard at 541-575-0429 If you would like to be a 4-H Teen Teacher stop by the office for more information! Everyone have a nice day!!!

Morning Bulletin October 28, 2020 Video Announcement: https://youtu.be/HxHCctS89C8 Lunch today is: Sloppy Joes, Coleslaw and chips PLEASE do not touch the artwork in the hallway!!!! The week of October 26th – 29th will be the FALL FESTIVAL WEEK! Dress-up days: Wednesday – Hobo/hippie day Thursday – Halloween costume day Games: Wednesday – Dodgeball at 2:30 in the new gym Thursday – Flag Football at 7:00 at the football field October 27th – 29th – Advantage Dentist will be here! Saturday – October 31st – Happy Halloween! Thursday – Nov. 5th – The Health Department will be here in the morning to give immunizations and flu shots. If you have questions or would like a flu shot please call the school at 541-820-3314 or the health department at 541-575-0429. 7th Annual Community Screen Month for children 2 months to 5 years old!!! At the Grant County Health Department, November 5th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm For more information call Jenni Workman or Sabrina Howard at 541-575-0429 If you would like to be a 4-H Teen Teacher stop by the office for more information! Everyone have a nice day!!!

PC Masks for sale! They are $6 per mask. They cost us $5.99. We are wanting to get some school pride/merchandise out in the community! Thank you and Go Panthers!

Morning Bulletin October 27, 2020 Morning announcement video: https://youtu.be/CKQu5d22bF8 Jr. High Volleyball parent game today at 5:30 p.m. Lunch today is: Burrito and Apple Crisp PLEASE do not touch the artwork in the hallway!!!! The week of October 26th – 29th will be the FALL FESTIVAL WEEK! Dress-up days: Tuesday – Twin day Wednesday – Hobo/hippie day Thursday – Halloween costume day Games: Tuesday – Talent show – 2:00 Wednesday – Capture the Flag Thursday – Dodgeball October 27th – 29th – Advantage Dentist will be here! Saturday – October 31st – Happy Halloween! 7th Annual Community Screen Month for children 2 months to 5 years old!!! At the Grant County Health Department, November 5th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm For more information call Jenni Workman or Sabrina Howard at 541-575-0429 If you would like to be a 4-H Teen Teacher stop by the office for more information! Everyone have a nice day!!!

Morning Bulletin October 26, 2020 Teacher Interview: click on link to watch https://youtu.be/JH16V9aLG9U No Jr. High Volleyball practice today – parent game tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. Lunch today is: Mac and Cheese with Ham and breadstick PLEASE do not touch the artwork in the hallway!!!! The week of October 26th – 29th will be the FALL FESTIVAL WEEK! Dress-up days: Monday – PJ day Tuesday – Twin day Wednesday – Hobo/hippie day Thursday – Halloween costume day Games: Monday – Volleyball Tuesday – Talent show Wednesday – Capture the Flag Thursday – Dodgeball October 27th – 29th – Advantage Dentist will be here! Saturday – October 31st – Happy Halloween! 7th Annual Community Screen Month for children 2 months to 5 years old!!! At the Grant County Health Department, November 5th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm For more information call Jenni Workman or Sabrina Howard at 541-575-0429 If you would like to be a 4-H Teen Teacher stop by the office for more information! Everyone have a nice day!!!

Hello 5th/6th Grade Parents, If you have a 5th or 6th grader in Miss Brooks’ class please follow this link to sign up for your phone conference during the week of November 2-November 5. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BADAE28A3FDCF8-5th6th Access Code: ABROOKS56 *If you have more than one student with Miss Brooks’ please sign up for a time slot for EACH student.

Morning Bulletin October 14, 2020 Link to video announcement: https://youtu.be/Ruo9W3P3hnc Lunch today is: Soup and sandwich The Pigs have been named! Oreo and Buck! 4-H Canned Good Drive! If you would like to donate a canned good please send it with your student or drop off in the boxes outside the main doors! PLEASE do not touch the artwork in the hallway!!!! Thursday – Oct. 15th – Jr. High volleyball vs Crane- there bus leaves a 12:30 Game time is 4:00 Picture retakes will be October 21st! The week of October 26th – 29th will be the FALL FESTIVAL WEEK! Dress-up days: Monday – PJ day Tuesday – Twin day Wednesday – Hobo/hippie day Thursday – Halloween costume day Games: Monday – Volleyball Tuesday – Talent show Wednesday – Capture the Flag Thursday – Dodgeball If you would like to be a 4-H Teen Teacher stop by the off ice for more information! Everyone have a nice day!!!

Hello Prairie City Families, This is Superintendent Casey Hallgarth with an important announcement about our breakfast and lunch program. I am happy to announce that we have been granted the Seamless Summer Option program which allows our school to receive free breakfasts and lunches for the rest of the school year. This applies to every Pre School through 12th grade student enrolled at Prairie City. I want to emphasize that this program will be back dated to October 1st and all outstanding accounts before October 1st still need to be paid. If you have any question regarding this announcement, please feel free to call the school at 541-820-3314. Thank you and Go Panthers!

Bleachers are in!!!

Freshmen will be reorganizing P-Hill tomorrow (Friday) from 10-12. Please have them wear close they can work in and bring gloves. They will be cleaning up weeds, moving rocks, organizing the area. Thank you.

Due to Covid-19 I am unable to bring in financial aid representatives to discuss the FAFSA that has opened today October 1. I have discussed at length with your senior student but want to also share a link to a FAFSA orientation that Oregon State University is providing next Tuesday October 6 at 7:00 through a virtual video conference. Use the following link to register for the FAFSA orientation beav.es/4hs. You can also look at previous videos and topics on the following website https://gateway.oregonstate.edu/college-talk-tuesdays-resource-library. Contact me if you need any assistance with the FAFSA application. Thank you. Mr. Colson

Loving the way it is coming together!

Prairie City sports physicals will be next Friday, September 11 starting right after school at noon in the old gym. Bring 2 cans of food as payment. Parents need to sign the physical form before hand so that it is valid. Mr. Colson will give them to all interested athletes next week. Grades 5, 7, 9, 11 must have a physical as well as any new student who wishes to participate. Share this info with whoever you can do that everyone is aware. Thank you and Go Panthers!

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Prairie City Families, This is Superintendent Hallgarth and I would like to inform all parents, guardians and students this 2020 school year, that the district will be purchasing all school supplies for every student that attends school at PC. We know that this road has been long and tough but we are hoping that this will ease the transition into school this year. Please refer to the document (https://5il.co/jblk). Thank you and Go Panthers!

Hello Prairie City Families, We have move the start date for school, August 24, 2020 to August 31, 2020. Also, we are offering our online school to students that want on-line instruction instead of in-person instruction. Please click on this link to read the letter. (https://5il.co/j3i0) Thank you and Go Panthers!

The board meeting that is scheduled for August 4th at 6:30 pm will be outside and in front of our school. We will maintain our six feet social distancing. Thank you and Go Panthers!

Governor Kate Brown Releases School Health and Safety Metrics Please find on our website at www.pcsd4.com or through this link https://5il.co/isjy. We are continuing to move forward with our plan to have instruction on-site and are meeting with legislators later today to discuss revamping the metrics for our county. I will keep everyone up-to-date. Thank you and Go Panthers!

If parents of preschool kids are interested in our new full-day Preschool Program please visit our site at www.pcsd4.com. Here is the link to the registration (https://5il.co/isfi). We have 15 spots available but they are filling up fast, so please get your little ones resgistered. Mrs. Wright will be so excited to see all the kiddos!

Hello Prairie City Families, This is Superintendent Casey Hallgarth with an update on our reopeining of our school in August. Please click on the link to read the message: https://5il.co/il88 Thank you and Go Panthers!

Things are moving along and we are anxious for the community to see the new look!

Hello Prairie City Families, This is Superintendent Hallgarth with an announcement. I wanted to let everyone know that we have some exciting things going on in our school district. We are planning to reopen this fall with face-to-face instruction under the guidelines of the ODE and OHA. There will be changes but we feel it is extremely important for everyone to know the guidelines that we must adhere too. Our school plan is still in the planning stage but is due August 15. Thank you all for taking the survey that was sent out a few week ago. Here is the link to see the guidelines: https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/healthsafety/Documents/Ready%20Schools%20Safe%20Learners%202020-21%20Guidance.pdf Also, we are offering a full day preschool program which we can have a maximum of 15 students, we have multiple Educational Assistant jobs available and our big gym is getting renovated! Have a great rest of your week and Go Panthers!

Starting to prime the walls and ceiling! Getting very exciting around here!

Board Workshop: 5:30 pm Tuesday July 14, 2020 Board Meeting to Follow

Families First Bike Helmet Exchange and Car Seat Clinic Hello PC Families, Please join Families First on July 14th for 10 am - 2pm for a Bike Helmet exchange and Car Seat Clinic. More information on this event is on the link below! https://5il.co/hq7a Thank you and Go Panthers!

Families First Bike Helmet Exchange and Car Seat Clinic Tue, Jul 14 , 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Prairie City School District has a Summer Maintenance job opening that will close on July 2, 2020. The rate of pay is $15.79/ hour Monday - Thursday from 7 am to 3:30 pm. If interested, please come into the office to get an application. Thank you and Go Panthers!

Hello Prairie City Families, This is Superintendent Hallgarth with some information on a new website that we developed. The address is www.pcsd4.com. We also have an app that you can get form your app store which will allow you to see what is going on in our school through your phone! Tha app is called Thrillshare. We have also set up a new call system through our new website and it will be identified by our school phone number (541-820-3314) when we send you alerts or notifications, Please go to the website and get the app. They have lots of information on them for easier access. Please give us a call if you have any questions. Thank you and Go Panthers!

Construction in our new gym from the Seismic Grant is going well! We have a new roof on and the inside and outside will be getting painted.

Flat Stanley has been busy traveling all over the world. He recently made his way back from Spain!

Mrs. Croghan wanted to share the growth of the 3/4 grade class plant!

School work has been delivered!