Back To School Guidelines – Fall 2020

On August 13, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Back to School Update: We have been having teacher and staff training the past few days and we are very much looking forward to starting the 2020-2021 school year. Although, somewhat apprehensive as we listen to the news from mostly front range schools with only a few of the large school districts starting with in-person…

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COVID Impacts Update for 2020-21 School Year

On July 18, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Dear Parents and Guardians, It has become a regular occurrence that Colorado is having ever changing information about COVID-19; guidelines and potential issues make it a very fluid situation.  We have been keeping current on each new announcement and are giving out information today to let you know our current plans. We plan to move…

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Colorado P-EBT Benefits Available

On June 26, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

(Below information courtesy of  Colorado P-EBT website page) In an effort to support Colorado’s families during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Colorado Department of Human Services and Department of Education have teamed up to secure USDA approval to issue Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits to school-age children who would have received free or reduced-price meals during the time…

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Back To School Questions Survey

On June 25, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Parents and Students Big Sandy Schools are interested in getting your input on back to school questions. Please fill out our Big Sandy Parent Survey for each student for the fall semester. Thank you! Steve Wilson

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The Class of 2020

On May 28, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

The Class of 2020 may not have had the usual Senior Spring Semester, but they rose to the challenges presented by COVID-19 concerns, restrictions and modifications. They celebrated prom virtually,  practiced their skills at home when sports meets were canceled.   Navigated the technology required to do their school work, submitted applications, and attended virtual meetings….

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Class of 2020 Graduation Broadcast & Updates

On May 28, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Dear Big Sandy School Community, If you would like to watch our graduation Saturday morning at 10:00, we will have the event on our  Facebook site, WE ARE SIMLA. Also, The High School Sports Network  is a website that will carry the graduation ceremony. “Receiving Line” for Gift Drop off For the 2020 graduating class,…

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Graduation Ceremony Update & End of Year Information

On May 20, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Senior Graduation Ceremony Approved Dear Big Sandy School Community, Great news!  Elbert County approved us to hold our graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. on the football field. Graduates & Family Members We will have our 20 graduates using proper social distancing with masks and each graduate may invite up to 2…

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End of School year & Graduation Ceremony Status

On May 13, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Dear Big Sandy School Community, Graduation Ceremonies We continue to work with Elbert County, again, we are hoping to have information by next week. Two weeks ago we asked for a waiver allowing us to hold an “Air Force” type of graduation on May 30 at 10:00 on the football field with graduates social distancing…

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April 28th Big Sandy Update

On April 28, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

We continue to work with the County and the State on graduation plans. For anyone that needs to sign up from week to week for lunches, please sign up at our Grab and Go Lunches Form or call 541-2291 and leave a message. Wednesday’s drop off and pick will continue on with the normal schedule….

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School Grounds & Graduation Update – April 23rd

On April 23, 2020 By Big Sandy 100J

Dear Big Sandy School Community, Graduation Details Still In Works Graduation details have not been decided yet and we continue to look at several options including working with the Elbert County Health Department; we hope to be able to communicate information by the end of next week. Playground & School Buildings remain Limited Access With…

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