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We are taking registrations for Preschool and Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year! If you have a child, or know of one, who will be either:

• 4 years old by September 15, 2021 (for Preschool)
• 5 years old by September 15, 2021 (for Kindergarten)

Please call Central Elementary at (515) 382-2383 to get your child signed up!

Families considering the use of the Open Enrollment option to enroll their child/ren in another public school district in the State of Iowa should be aware of the following dates:

• March 1, 2021 Last date for regular Open Enrollment requests for the 2021-2022 school year
• September 1, 2021 Last date for Open Enrollment requests for students entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2021

Parents/Guardians of Open Enrolled students whose income falls below 160% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for transportation assistance. This may be in the form of a cash stipend. Parents should be aware that the Open Enrollment may result in the loss of athletic eligibility. For further details, contact the District Office at 382-2783.

The USDA has announced they have extended flexibilities for our lunch program which will give us the ability to serve free meals to all children until December 31, 2020, or until the congressionally appropriated funding runs out. We have been approved to start this today, September 10, 2020! This extension allows ALL students in our district to receive free meals regardless of their meal status during this time. This applies to meals served to students when they are attending school in person or when they are learning virtual. Below you will find some questions and answers to help guide you through these changes.

• Who gets the free meals?
  • All students 18 years old or younger can receive a free breakfast and lunch every day while on site
  • All Virtual Learners & children under the age of 18 can receive a free breakfast and lunch by pre-ordering meals for daily pick up at our High School Location. The online pick up form is located on the Nutrition page of our website or you can click here -   next week's order form will open on Friday.
• When do free meals start?
  • All free meals (Breakfast & Lunch) will begin Thursday September 10, 2020.
• Can I get credit for the meals I have purchased so far this school year?
  • No, we only have approval for free meals starting on September 10th
• Can I get a refund on the money in my students account?
  • We prefer you leave your money in your child's account. This flexibility is only available through December 31, 2020 or when funds run out.  If you leave your money in the account you will then have a positive lunch balance when it is required to go back to paid meals.
• How will my students get their free Breakfast & lunch?
  • Our program will run as normal where the students will go through the lunch line. They will enter their student ID number or have their card scanned.  They then will be charged a meal but that cost will come up as free. This allows us to keep track of how many meals and who is eating but there will be no charge to your account.
• Will the menu change?
  • The new flexibility requirements run under the Summer Food Service Program. Those guidelines are a little different than what is required in the National School Lunch Program. So, yes the menus have changed a little and you can find those posted on the website for your convenience.
• Do I still need to fill out a free & reduced application?
  • Even though meals are free right now, we do ask that you fill out a free & reduced application so when meals do switch over to being paid, you will be charged per your eligibility.
• Can my student still purchase A La Carte Items or even an extra lunch?
  • Yes, Middle School and High School students will still have the option to purchase an extra meal or a smart snack approved item but will be charged for those items. We are only allowed to give free full reimbursable meals so extra milk is not a full meal so it must be charged.
• If I decide to still bring a cold lunch for my student, will I be charged for milk?
  • Yes, milk is not a full meal and so it is considered A La Carte and will be charged.

If you have any further questions concerning these new changes please feel free to contact Nutrition Director Billie Veach - bveach@nevadacubs.org.

Nevada High School is planning on holding commencement exercises for the Class of 2020 on Sunday, July 12, 2:00 p.m in Cub Stadium, weather permitting.  Below are logistical details regarding Graduation and Prom.

Walk Through

• Graduation walk-through will be held Friday, July 10th at 10:00am

Graduation

• Graduation will be held Sunday, July 12th at 2:00pm at Cub Stadium, weather permitting
  • A decision will be communicated by July 9th on whether commencement will be able to be held outside or indoors in the NHS Fieldhouse.
• Tickets - Entrance to commencement will be limited to those with tickets so that we are able to properly limit the number of those in attendance to adhere to Social Distancing
  • Graduates will receive 6 tickets at the Senior walk-through on July 10th
  • If a Senior does not need all 6 of their tickets, they may give tickets to another Senior
• Seating - we will be following Social Distancing protocols for those in attendance
  • Every other row of bleachers will be available; both home and away bleachers will be used
  • Those attending may bring lawn chairs if the ceremony is in the stadium.
    • Those attending may sit in the grass or on the track (anywhere outside the roped off area for the graduates)
  • Those attending should social distance by household
  • At this link you can find a map to seating locations in Cub Stadium
• There will be no choir or band as part of the commencement ceremony
• Graduation will be live streamed

Prom

Due to current CDC & IDPH guidelines and recommendations regarding social distancing, prom will not be held on Friday July 10th.  Pending further CDC & IDPH guidelines and recommendations, prom will be held on Friday August 7th.  This decision will be finalized by Friday, July 31st.