It is natural to feel a variety of emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Oregon School District and community organizations have a variety of resources available to help.

Support During School Hours
School Counselors, Psychologists and School Social Workers from each school are available to meet with students and families via email, phone and video.  Please visit the links below for contact information. 

• OHS Student Services
• OMS Student Services 
• RCI Student Services
• Brooklyn Student Services
• Forest Edge Student Services
• Netherwood Knoll Student Services
• Prairie View Student Services

Tips from the CDC website for talking with your children about health and COVID-19

• Remain calm and reassuring;
• Make yourself available to listen and to talk;
• Avoid language that might blame others and lead to stigma;
• Pay attention to what children see or hear on television, radio, or online;
• Provide information that is honest and accurate; and
• Teach children everyday actions to reduce the spread of germs.

Additional resources for talking with your children

• How to Talk to Your Kids - PBS/Daniel Tiger for young children
• Brainpop video - cartoon explanation for children
• Comic Explaining COVID-19 - NPR / WI Public Radio
• What to Say to Kids When the News is Scary - NPR / WI Public Radio
• Talking to Teens and Tweens About Coronavirus - New York Times
• Talking to Kids About COVID-19 - Child Mind Institute
• Guide to Talking with Children About COVID-19 - National Association of School Psychogists