Wiley School District -

The flags were flying yesterday to welcome back students!!

What an amazing start the school year!! We had the football team greeting students as they entered the building and we had a great turn out tonight for our Back to School BBQ. Thanks to all the parents who came and met teachers. And a HUGE shout out to Courtney and Cameron Rogers, Shea Reinhardt, Whitney Lubbers, and the Wiley Rec, Department. It’s a great day to be a part of Panther Country 💙🐾

What an amazing start the school year!! We had the football team greeting students as they entered the building and we had a great turn out tonight for our Back to School BBQ. Thanks to all the parents who came and met teachers. And a HUGE shout out to Courtney and Cameron Rogers, Shea Reinhardt, Whitney Lubbers, and the Wiley Rec, Department. It’s a great day to be a part of Panther Country 💙🐾

What an amazing start the school year!! We had the football team greeting students as they entered the building and we had a great turn out tonight for our Back to School BBQ. Thanks to all the parents who came and met teachers. And a HUGE shout out to Courtney and Cameron Rogers, Shea Reinhardt, Whitney Lubbers, and the Wiley Rec, Department. It’s a great day to be a part of Panther Country 💙🐾

Happy first day of school, Panther Country 🐾💙 Don’t forget the Back to School BBQ and Open House, with an Athletic Meeting to follow. Sophomore and Junior parents and students - there will be a joint class meeting to discuss what the class’s responsibility will be for the upcoming year. We look forward to seeing you all today at school and tonight at the BBQ!!

Parents - GOOD NEWS!! While planning for the first day of school, know that school lunches and breakfast are free of charge until further notice. If you have a current balance we do ask that you begin to make payments.

First day of school notes for students and parents: K-5 students use the drop off lane and enter the elementary doors. Kinder parents can take their students into their class the first day if you would like. Please make sure to use the drop off lane closest to the school. Do not release your children from the flow through lane. 6th and 7th grade students will meet in the Library at the beginning of school to get squared away with lockers and classes. 8th-12th grade students will go to their first hour class. All 6th-12th grade classes will meet in the gym during 2nd hour for an assembly. Don’t forget about back to school night on Monday at 5:00 PM. See you next week!!

Yearbooks are here and will be on sale at our Back to School Bash.

Back to School Night We will have a back to school night and open house for all Wiley students and families on Monday August 16th from 5:00-7:30 PM. Come and meet your teachers and have a look around at the many changes over the last year. We realize that many of you have not been able to come into the whole building for over a year and there have been many great changes. Come see the room layouts, the Kinder Corner, the conference rooms, the new cafeteria furniture and set up, the athletic team picture wall, the redesigned library and commons area, but most of all, come and see the great teachers and staff that we have at Wiley. We are very proud of the work that has been put into the school to give your students an incredible environment to learn in. NOTE: Students will need to go home after school and return with their parents. Students are not allowed just to stay after school. Dinner will be provided free of charge, no need to bring anything. 4:30-5:00 Teachers and school personnel will have a chance to have their meal. 5:00-6:15 Dinner will be available in the cafeteria, seating is available in the cafeteria, or the commons area. You will also be allowed to explore the building and say hello to some of the teachers in their classrooms. 6:30-7:00 Introduction of staff and Superintendent Welcome 7:00-7:30 All HS fall athletic parent meeting. Come celebrate the start of a great new school year with us!!!

Hello parents- Wiley Recreation sports are set to begin soon. To register your child please use links below (one link per child). Thank you to High Plains Community Health Center for donating Wiley Recreation T-shirts! Registration deadline is August 20, 2021  Flag Football: 1st and 2nd grade https://forms.gle/FbZDA31EDhE4bFYQA Flag Football 3rd and 4th grade https://forms.gle/kprq4gMqxs9F1JHi7 Tackle Football 5th and 6th grade https://forms.gle/SQtPWiK9PJ6aHTA7A Soccer PreK-K https://forms.gle/XV3zabkWFbFL6hM87 1st-2nd https://forms.gle/dC7r9y6kQygWMNK46 Volleyball 3rd and 4th https://forms.gle/c39JVoCua2gvhq6P7 5th and 6th grade https://forms.gle/mCKEJs8Kkj33UFHr6

BUS RIDERS - Please make sure to get online and fill out the bus form. You can find this under enrollment forms!!

Pre-School Parents: Open House will be Thursday, August 12th (by appointment only). Please contact Mrs. Wagner at yesenia.wagner@wileyschool.org to schedule a time to meet the teachers and take a tour of the building.

8th-12th grade students and parents - don’t forget to come to the school between 8:00-12:00 to fill out your child’s IPS and schedule!

The outside shell is almost finished!! Swing by and check out the progress 💙🐾

In response to questions on the Covid health and safety protocols I am providing the following information on masks in school. There are not any official mandates from the State or Local Government as of today, only recommendations. Currently, we as a district, are able to determine the health protocols for our school district independent of any state or county mandate. In order to provide the least restrictive educational environment for our students, Wiley School District will not require masks to be worn at our school, during practices or on educational trips. However, any student or staff member that wishes to wear a mask will be welcome to do so without incident, and will be protected with their choice. We will also not be collecting data on Covid vaccines for students or staff, unless mandated by law. As of now, we are able to make this determination as a district, although this could change very soon. The State Government has issued guidance that they are recommending that all children and educators be required to wear a mask during school. This is a recommendation from the State and is not currently a mandate as of now. The State has sent guidance to the County Health Department to make rules and mandates to require masking. The County HealthDepartment has been given the authority, by law, to initiate and enforce whatever health protocols they deem to be necessary in the name of public safety. The Prowers County Department of Public Health and Environment has not issued any such mandates as of the writing of this letter. As the Superintendent of Wiley School District it is my duty to help provide the best educational environment possible for all of our students and staff. I am trying to protect the social emotional health and academic growth for everyone in our district. I will continue to keep the public informed should any mandate be initiated. You can find further details of our Reopening Plan on our website wileyschool.org. Thank you. Jeff Bollinger

This week… 🏈 - open field = HS @ 830am JH @ 10am 🥎 - open field @ 8am 🏐 - open gym = HS @4pm (individualized groups specified on SportsYou) JH @ 9am M&W

Incase you’re missing it…more progress being made on our gym! 💙🐾

- SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - Monday, August 2nd at 6pm in the library. Topic of discussion will be health and safety protocols.

Happening this weekend!!!!

Parent Reminders - * If you haven't enrolled your student(s), please make sure you get that done. All paperwork may be completed on our website under "Student Services". *Pre-School and New Students - If you haven't done so already, we will need a copy of your student's birth certificate and social security card. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Tixier at 719-829-4806.