New England Public Schools

Governor Burgum made an executive decision at 6:30 PM Sunday night to close all K-12 schools for one week. No school until further notice.

The booster club will meet Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 PM at the CITY HALL meeting room. All are welcome!

All water fountains, at the school, will be shut down. Please send a water bottle with your child. The bottle filler, on our water fountains, will remain open.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidance for schools to plan, prepare, and respond to coronavirus (COVID-19). Working together with state and local health departments, we all have an important role in slowing the spread of diseases to help ensure safe and healthy learning environments. While the risk to those living in the U.S. remains low, we want you to know that New England Public School is monitoring the situation, and we are planning our response to the health and academic needs of students in case of an outbreak. The guidance we have received from the ND Department of Health is as follows: schools will remain in session; however, all extra-curricular activities have been suspended until further notice; wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands; cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw it away; clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces/objects regularly; get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and eat healthy foods; avoid close contact with people who are sick; stay home when you are sick. New England Public School stresses these same things with students each year during normal cold and flu season, and we ask that you continue to reinforce this at home. Symptoms of the COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. The symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure. If you develop symptoms, please call your health provider and tell them about your recent travel or exposure. New England Public School takes the safety of our students and staff very seriously. We will continue to monitor the situation, work with state and local health officials, and follow recommended guidance as it becomes available. We will continue to post Coronavirus information on our website. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have questions, contact us at (701) 579-4169. Sincerely, Kelly Koppinger, Superintendent

Statement on the Suspension of all remaining 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason Tournaments, Fine Arts Contests, Spring Sports & Activities March 13, 2020 2:45 pm FARGO – On Friday, March 13, due to the Emergency Declaration issued by President Trump the NDHSAA will suspend play at the 2020 NDHSAA Class A Basketball State Tournament and all remaining 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason State Tournaments including the 2020 NDHSAA Class B Boys Basketball State Tournament. In addition to the remaining 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason Basketball State Tournaments being suspended, all remaining fine arts and spring sports seasons have been suspended indefinitely, which includes practices and game contests. Further information will be released as it becomes available. Refund Policies for the 2020 NDHSAA Class B Boys Basketball State Tournament will be announced at a later date.

Dear Families: Our school has been working with our public health partners monitoring the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19). When responding to infectious diseases, it is important to know that our school follows the directions and recommendations made by the state and county health departments. Recent information from the state is that there is a low health risk to people in North Dakota from 2019 novel coronavirus. It is important that you keep up to date with information from reliable sources and know the facts. What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath. These viruses spread through coughing or sneezing, much like the flu. What is school doing? Thorough cleaning of surfaces is an important part of any prevention strategy. Keeping our students and staff safe is our top priority. In our school, we will be following high standards and strict procedures for frequent and thorough cleaning and disinfecting. You can also help keep the school healthy by following the recommendations below. What can I do to stay healthy? The risk to the general public from this virus is considered low, and the same precautions recommended for avoiding colds and flu can help protect yourself and others against the coronavirus. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Cover your cough and sneeze with tissue Clean surfaces that are frequently touched Avoid close contact with anyone who has flu symptoms Stay home if you are sick Please know that administration is monitoring this situation. Our focus is maintaining the safety of students and staff. We will continue to update staff and families with any new information. Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions you may have. Sincerely, Kelly Koppinger Superintendent, New England Public School

At this time, we are suspending our EF Tour trip to Washington DC. More information regarding this issue will be coming soon.

The Booster Club Raffle Winner for March 13th is Gabe Sorenson - New England! $100.00! Congratulations, Kiddo!!

It’s FFA WEEK! Monday- Red, White, & Blue Day Tuesday-Wear your favorite tractor brand Wednesday-Dress up in your finest western gear Thursday-Camouflage or Hunter Orange Day Friday-FFA Day—wear Blue & Gold

New England Public took 50 students to Dickinson today to spread Christmas cheer by caroling at Country House, Hawks Point, evergreen and St Luke's. This has been an annual event organized by Mr. Heupel and Mrs. Witte for several years.

A great big thank you goes to all our patrons who supported the elementary in its School Store fundraiser. To date we have earned $5200 in profits and donations of gift cards to individual classrooms. Classroom gift cards and student prizes will be coming next week. The fundraiser continues throughout the whole school year. All profits from sales will continue to build our playground fund.

The NEPS Drama group made it to the final round in the State Class B One-Act Play competition and earned eighth place. So proud of all of our students and a big thank you to anyone who helped us along the way!

Congratulations to our Elks Hoop Shoot winners. First and second place winners will move on to compete on December 7th at 10:00 AM in Dickinson.

Family Movie Night!

Stetson Urlacher placed 4th at the State FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking competition.

Check out the newest State FFA Demonstration Champs Will Schmidt and Chevy Dhamers!!! That makes back-to-back state demo wins for the New England FFA Chapter. Congratulations to the students and advisor Mr. Ben Krebs.

We would like input on our 2020-2021 draft calendar. Attached is a like to a survey that will take about 1 minute to complete. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7ZD9DY The survey will close on November 27, 2019.

New England Booster Club Raffle Winner for November 15th is - - - Cindy Hanson - New England - $100! Way to go Cindy!!

Facebook Live Event for Students and Parents! Tuesday, December 3 8:00 PM CT The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) will be hosting a Facebook Live event regarding the Academic and CTE Scholarship for students ad parents on Tuesday, December 3 at 8:00 PM Central Time. It is estimated to last one hour, and we will be answering any questions individuals may have throughout the live discussion. To participate, simply visit the NDDPI Facebook page at the time of the event! For those unable to join live, the event will be recorded and posted on the NDDPI website for later viewing. Visit the NDDPI Facebook Page! For questions, please contact: Jim Upgren, Assistant Director NDDPI Office of School Approval & Opportunity (701) 328-2244 jimupgren@nd.gov

NEPS drama is going to State One Act Play competition with their "Two Fronts" drama!!!