We are continuing to move forward with our phased reopening approach. The next phase of the OSD reopening plan will begin on April 12, 2021. 

There is both an option for full online instruction (Oregon Online) and an option for phasing into in-person learning (Oregon Phased Restart). See grade level FAQs for more details.

Yes. If you would like your student to switch to a different educational model starting April 12 (Oregon Online or Phased Restart), you must complete this form by Sunday, March 21, 2021. 

NOTE: If you are not making changes to your student’s instructional model or transportation, you do not need to complete the form.

NOTE: 4K families wighing to make a change should contact 4K Principal, Jackie Amlong at jas3@OregonSD.org or your student's 4K teacher. 

The in-person school day for Phased Restart 4K students will increase by one hour per session (each session will be 3 hours in length). 

The group cohorts and days of attendance will remain the same for all students. 

Questions can be directed to 4K Principal, Jackie Amlong at jas3@OregonSD.org, or your student's 4K teacher.

There may be slight modifications to some 4K Oregon Online schedules. Any changes will be communicated directly with families by your student's 4K teacher.

Students will attend in-person on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Wednesdays will continue to be asynchronous learning days for all students.

Yes. There will be adjustments to Oregon Online schedules as OSD shifts to the next step of Phased Restart. This is due to changes in rotations class schedules and dependent on the number of students who choose Oregon Online.  

Know that our goal is to offer dedicated teaching time to Oregon Online students and any changes will be communicated directly with Oregon Online families.

For students currently in Phased Restart, school will be similar to what is like right now, but with more students. Health and safety measures will be in place, including wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and staying in assigned cohort groups throughout the day.

Below are sample schedules for Phased Restat. Specific classes and times will vary based on homeroom, rotations schedules, and elective class selectons (grades 5-6). All students will have recess directly before or after lunch, depending on their homeroom schedule. In addition, teachers will make use of outdoor spaces, weather permitting, to incorporate additional recess time and mask breaks throughout the day.

Grades K-4 Sample Schedule - All Schools
Grades 5-6 Sample Schedule - Forest Edge
Grades 5-6 Sample Schedule - Rome Corners

Yes. Students will stay in a group with their homeroom (or cohort). Students will stay in their assigned group as much as possible. 

It is possible. Because staffing is dependent on the number of students who choose Oregon Online or Phased Restart, there may be changes to student cohorts and/or teachers, depending on the final numbers. 

Switching to a different educational model (Phased Restart to Oregon Online or vice versa) will likely result in a homeroom teacher change.

Students may choose to bring a lunch from home or eat school lunch, which will continue to be provided free of charge for any student. Students who bring their lunches from home may purchase milk at school using their school lunch account. Please see instructions for adding money to your student's lunch account.

School lunch will be packaged in a bag, which students will pick up through an expedited pickup line. Students will be asked to show their student ID card (to be provided at school in April) upon picking up their school lunch bag. You may view the monthly lunch menu here.

Students will spend approximately 15 minutes eating lunch in the school cafeteria with their assigned homeroom cohorts. Below are safety protocols for a safe and efficient lunch:

• Each student will have an assigned seat where they will sit each day with their homeroom cohort group;
• Homeroom cohort groups will be spaced more than six feet apart in the cafeteria;
• All students will face the same direction during lunch;
• All tables will be sanitized between lunch shifts;
• There will be no a la carte options during lunch.

Students will go to recess either immediately before or after lunch, depending on their homeroom schedule.

Yes - with modifications. We will continue to deliver meals to students in grades K-6 (Oregon Online only) and students in grades 7-12. All deliveries will take place on Wednesdays.

Any snack breaks will be led by the classroom teacher and will take place outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, each classroom will eat snack in the cafeteria and use the same procedures in place for lunch.

Specific details about snack break will come from each classroom teacher.

No. Due to COVID-19 we will not be able to allow snacks or treats for distribution at school.

However, we understand the importance and excitement of these celebrations, and will certainly acknowledge special days in the classroom. 

Yes. All students will have a recess directly before or after lunch (depending on class schedule) and another recess time during the day with their class. In addition, teachers will make use of outdoor spaces, weather permitting, to incorporate additional recess time and mask breaks. 

Students will go to recess with their cohort group and will have assigned zones on the playground. Students will sanitize their hands both before and after recess.

Each homeroom will have a bag of equipment (e.g., toys, balls, etc.) for use exclusively by that class; these items will be disinfected at the end of each day.

Students will keep their masks on during recess unless there is a teacher-led mask break. During a mask break, students sit or stand on a designated spot that is spaced 6 feet from others while the mask is off.

In the event of inclement weather, recess will be held indoors.

Classroom teachers will walk Phased Restart students to rotations classes. Students will attend rotations in their cohort groups.  Work spaces will be cleaned between groups. 

Band and choir classes will be held outdoors when students are singing and/or playing instruments. Students will maintain 6-ft. distance and will use protective equipment (e.g., singing masks, bell covers, disinfectant wipes, sanitizing solutions). If there is inclement weather, students will remain indoors and work on other musical activities that do not require singing or playing the instrument. 

Orchestra classes will be held indoors and will follow safety protocols, including wearing masks and being spaced apart.

Students may or may not use lockers or cubbies based on the traffic flow of other students in the building. Any locker / cubby use will occur at the direction of the teacher and students will maintain physical distance during use.

Six feet will not be guaranteed at all times. Students will have assigned seats and classrooms will be set up to maximize physical distance. If a student tests positive COVID-19, those who sit within six feet of that student will be considered close contacts and required to quarantine.

Based on public health Order #14 states the following with respect to physical distancing for students in cohort groups:

"When six (6) feet distancing is not possible for students, ensuring that student and employee groupings are as static as possible by having the same group of students stay with the same employees as much as possible. Restrict mixing between groups as much as possible."

In most cases, students in quarantine will join virtual live sessions taught by their teacher.

Students will attend in-person Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Wednesdays will be asynchronous online learning.

Oregon Middle School (grades 7-8)
Yes. We are working on adding synchronous teaching time for Oregon Online students. Synchronous classes will continue to take place in the afternoons and families will be notified of schedule changes as soon as they are available. Below is a sample schedule; schedule for individual students will vary based on selected choice classes.

OMS Sample Schedule

Oregon High School (grades 9-12)
There will be very little, if any, change for OHS Oregon Online students. Any small adjustments to Oregon Online schedules will be communicated directly by teachers.

For students currently in Phased Restart, school will be like it has been since transitioning to in-person learning, but with more students and for four days per week. Health and safety measures will continue to be in place, such as wearing masks and maintaining physical distance throughout the morning.

Real-time interaction with teachers - whether in-person or online - is used for re-teaching, discussion and analysis of key concepts, interactive learning activities, small group discussions, and direct student feedback.  All students also receive recorded teacher-led lessons through Google Classroom and have dedicated “live” virtual meetings with Connections (OMS) or Advisory (OHS) teachers.

Before deciding on any model, we visited schools that were using a variety of teaching models. Feedback from schools using livestreaming (both in person and online at the same time) is that it is a challenge for teachers to give individualized attention to both groups. Pilot testing of livestreaming at OHS has yielded the same feedback. Our flipped educational model reflects an emphasis on quality of instruction and student engagement.

No. Static cohort assignments are not possible for grades 7-12 due to the schedules and variety of courses. However, safety measures, including wearing masks, maintaining as much physical distance as possible, and cleaning protocols will be in place.

Please note that although students will have assigned seats and classrooms will be set up to maximize physical distance as much as possible, six feet of physical distance cannot be guaranteed. If a student tests positive COVID-19, those who sit within six feet of that student will be considered close contacts and required to quarantine.

Students in quarantine will continue to receive instruction asynchronously through video lectures, screencasts, slides, assignments, etc. Quarantined students will be able to join Oregon Online students for synchronous time with teachers during the afternoon scheduled times.

Band and choir classes will be held outdoors when students are singing and/or playing instruments. Students will maintain 6-ft. distance and will use protective equipment (e.g., singing masks, bell covers, disinfectant wipes, sanitizing solutions) designed for playing instruments or singing. (Exception: OHS choral groups may sing in the Performing Arts Center, due to the large space and high capacity HVAC system in place.)

If there is inclement weather, students will remain indoors and work on other musical activities that do not require singing or playing the instrument.

Students will attend orchestra class in-person and follow safety protocols, including wearing masks and being spaced apart.

No. OMS and OHS students will keep all items with them throughout the day. Backpacks are recommended for carrying items. 

Yes. Bus routes and times are created based on number and location of students riding the bus. 

Below are the bus health and safety protocols:

• Students and bus drivers will wear masks on the bus;
• Students will sanitize their hands (if not wearing gloves/mittens) upon boarding the bus;
•  Students will scan their bus attendance system card (distributed to students upon first bus ride);
• Students will sit facing forward in seats and remain seated throughout the ride;
• There will be a limit of approximately 50 students per bus and two (2) students per seat;
• Some bus windows will be kept open;
• There will be bus monitors on most 4K-6 buses and on some 7-12 buses;
• Surface areas will be cleaned in between grade 4K-6 and grade 7-12 bus runs;
• Full cleaning will be done at the end of the day.

Please complete this form if you wish to request/drop transportation or make a change in pickup or drop off locations. All changes will go into effect April 12, 2021.

No. You do not need to complete the transportation form if you are not making any changes to your transportation.

Yes. Please let us know if your student will no longer require transportation after April 12.

You will receive an email with new bus route information the week of April 5.

We are aware of the challenges for drop-off and pick-up at Netherwood Knoll and Prairie View and are working on ways to help reduce congestion during these high traffic times.

Health and safety is our top priority and we have strong procedures in our schools that align with public health guidance. Examples include maintaining physical distance wherever possible, wearing face coverings, hand washing protocols and enhanced cleaning procedures.  

Please note that although students will have assigned seats and classrooms will be set up to maximize physical distance as much as possible, six feet of physical distance cannot be guaranteed.  If a student tests positive COVID-19, those who sit within six feet of that student will be considered close contacts and required to quarantine.

See Board Policy 566 for more details. 

Students should stay home if they feel ill. All students must complete the Daily Home Symptom Screener before coming to school each day.

Report any positive COVID-19 tests in your household and/or required student quarantines/exposure to OSD. Doing this will allow us to keep our school community as safe as possible.  Please contact the OSD Attendance Line at 608-835-4000, Option #1 to report cases. You will be contacted by a school nurse with any questions.

Per PHMDC Order #8 all students and staff must wear cloth masks that cover both the mouth and nose at all times while in the building. Students and staff must have their masks on when they arrive at school. If you do not have access to a mask one will be provided at schools and on buses. 

Please ensure that your student has a mask that is two layers or more. Bandanas and fleece are not acceptable face coverings. Each school has masks available for students who need them. Visit the CDC Guide to Masks for more details on masks.

Phased Restart students in grades K-6 will eat lunch at school.  Please see Grade K-6 section above for details.

When a case of COVID-19 is reported, we begin by having a conversation with the person who tested positive (or a parent/guardian if it is a student).  During that conversation we talk about when their symptoms started or when they tested positive if they aren’t showing symptoms. 

Next, we talk about who they may have had close contact with at school (we are required to notify any close contacts with the person who tested positive that occurred at school or on the school bus).   

Once we have identified close contacts from school, we call those people and let them know they may have been exposed to COVID-19. This does not mean that the close contact has COVID-19 or will get it; however, PHMDC advises that close contacts must self-quarantine for at least 14-days after the last contact with the person and continue to monitor themselves for symptoms. 

See Board Policy 565 for additional details.

A close contact is defined by the CDC and PHMDC as:

• Being within 6 feet of an infected person for a prolonged period (15 minutes or more) starting from 48 hours before illness onset (or if no symptoms, 48 hours before the date of the test).   
• Direct physical contact with a positive COVID-19 case (for example, a hug, kiss, or handshake);
• Contact with a positive COVID-19 case respiratory secretions (for example, coughed or sneezed on; contact with a dirty tissue; shared a drinking glass, food, towels, or other personal items; or
• Live with a positive COVID-19 case or stayed overnight for at least one night in a household with them.

When a case of COVID-19 occurs, we are required to notify any close contacts with the person who tested positive that occurred at school or on the school bus.

To be as transparent as possible while also providing relevant information to those who need it:

1. Close Contact Notification - If your child is identified to have been in close contact with an individual (student or staff member) who has tested positive for COVID-19, parents will be notified by the school nurse. If you do not receive this Close Contact Notification, your child has not been in close contact with the individual who has tested positive.
2. Classroom Notification - a classroom notification will be sent if there is a positive case in your student’s classroom and the individual was present in the classroom within the period as defined by the CDC and PHMDC (48 hours before illness onset - or if no symptoms, 48 hours before the date of the test). If the individual testing positive was not present during this time, a notification will not be sent to the classroom.   
3. School / Bus Notification - we will send a general notification when there is a positive COVID-19 case in your student’s school building or on their school bus. General school notification letters are posted on the Messages for Families portion of our website.
4. District Dashboard - we will publish an overall District data dashboard.The dashboard shows current active cases and is updated each Friday.  

The OSD meal service schedule will change as of April 12, 2021, as our Food Service team will now be serving lunch in K-6 schools. Full meals will continue to be free for all students through the end of the school year (details below).

Questions? Contact Sarah at OSDmeals@OregonSD.org.

K-6 Phased Restart Students:

• Lunch will be offered at school during the school day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (no prior sign up required).
• Breakfast will be offered as a shelf stable meal to take home for the next day (no prior sign up required).
• Wednesday meals will be available via curbside pickup (10:30am - 12pm) outside of all K-6 schools (BKE, FES, NKE/PVE and RCI) - sign up here.  

7-12 Phased Restart Students:

• A Grab & Go lunch / breakfast will be available to OMS/OHS students on their way out of school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (no prior sign up required).
• Wednesday meals will be available via curbside pickup (10:30am - 12pm) outside of all K-6 schools (BKE, FES, NKE/PVE and RCI) sign up here.

Oregon Online Students (All Grades):

• Please sign up for EITHER meal delivery OR pick up.
• Wednesday Delivery:
• We will deliver to your home or wherever your students are within the district boundaries. All deliveries will be on Wednesdays. 
• Meals will be delivered between 9:30 am -1:00 pm.
• Wednesday deliveries will include 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches.
• If you sign up for delivery, you will automatically receive all 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches for the weeks you choose. This will help streamline the delivery process and ensure accuracy in deliveries.
• Wednesday Curbside Pick Up:
• 5:30-6:30pm on Wednesday Evenings at Kiser Shelter.
• 5 days of breakfasts and lunches will be provided at one time.

OSD plans for the next step of Phased Restart follows updated public health guidance.  Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) has issued Order #14, which included updated guidance for schools. 

Details about reasons for the changing health guidance can be found on the PHMDC blog.

Examples of factors that could interrupt in-person learning include transmission of the virus within our community, inability to staff due to illness / quarantine, and health guidance.

Information on the impact of vaccines continues to evolve. Public Health Madison & Dane County (PHMDC) has implemented the measures below regarding vaccines. 

The purpose of the Working Group is to provide input that will inform decision making.  Example tasks include:

• Provide input related to existing health, safety, and communication protocols;
• Review OSD health data, including incidence of COVID-19 or other illness among staff and students, quarantines, resulting contact tracing and possible school and classroom re-openings and closures;
• Review census tract data related to the communities comprising the Oregon School District and how that compares to the rest of Dane County;
• Review data related to impact on student and staff mental health; and
• Review and assess related scientific research regarding COVID-19.

For more details visit the Medical Working Group page.

OSD is committed to ensuring all students have high-quality education and one component of that is collaborating to keep both Phased Restart and Oregon Online students on the same learning trajectory. Continuing to keep Wednesday as an asynchronous learning day for students allows teachers to collaborate toward this goal.