Hinton Public Schools

Elementary and Middle School Parents, If your child has medication(s) at the school, please make arrangements to pick them up Monday, March 23, between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. You will go to the main entrance of your child’s school and the secretary will assist you from there. Thank you!

HINTON SCHOOLS Questions with Answers Does everyone still get paid during these extra days out of school? Yes, All teachers and support staff will remain getting paid. Will we have to make up days missed? According to OSSBA’s email on 3/16-2020 to Mrs. Derryberry, No, not at this time. Will we still have state testing? At this time, the answer to this is uncertain. State Superintendent Joy Hofmiester will be letting us know soon. Who will be working at school during this closure? Our district is closed to non-essential personnel. Essential personnel are those needed to attend to business and perform daily needs such as handing out meals and upkeep on buildings and grounds as needed. The essential personnel will change often. During spring break the janitors have worked to disinfect the entire district as well as all areas are being sprayed with the 360 machine. All athletic facilities are closed and are not to be used by any student or adult. Will we need to set up online course work to continue educating our students? Not at this time, but could possibly do so if the state directs us to add more closed days after April 6. Will we still have prom? Prom was pushed back to April 18 earlier in the year, therefore, the answer to this is it will remain April 18, unless the state directs us to add more closed days after April 6. When will we get to continue on with our athletic schedule? Regular schedule will resume on April 6 unless the state directs us to add more closed days. Who will need to come handout and deliver the meals for our students? At this time, Mrs. Derryberry is working with the Keystone Area Manager, the principals and Child Nutrition Directors. In keeping with the CDC guidelines, it is best to limit the numbers of volunteers. At this time, no more help is needed. Yet prayers are always appreciated. What about Spring Festival? We will still have the Spring Festival on Friday, May 1 at 7:00 P.M., unless the state directs us to add more closed days after April 6. Will we be having end of the year field trips? This really can’t be determined at this time. Will we be having the end of the year banquets? This really can’t be determined at this time. There are many unanswered questions that still can’t be answered for some time. Tomorrow, Superintendent Hofmiester will have a phone conference once again with the superintendents across the state. We will continue to keep you informed. Please stay safe and healthy. Mrs. Derryberry

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CHANGES/UPDATES 3/19/20 HIGHLIGHTED Hinton Schools will provide FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH for students ages 18 and under beginning March 23rd through at least April 6th. (Monday-Friday). The meals will be handed out “drive-thru” style. Please follow the directions below and do not get out of your vehicle. We appreciate all the calls and text from everyone wanting to help but, at this time all areas are covered by the school and Keystone Food Services. Please know the times are subject to change. We will put out a notification if any changes are made. The school and food service company is using the CDC Guidelines to insure safe and healthy meals are served. Pick up time and location: BREAKFAST Monday Only 7:30 A.M.- 9:00 A.M. - Pick up in the drive behind the cafeteria (See map below). Monday Only 8:00 A.M. Cedar Lake Gate/Hinton Schools Red Van (Mr. Hohmann) LUNCH and BREAKFAST M-F 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - Pick up in the drive behind the cafeteria (See map below). M-F 12:00 P.M. Cedar Lake Gate/Hinton Schools Red Van (Mr. Hohmann) M-F You will receive the next morning breakfast with your lunch pick-up. Beginning Tuesday, March 24th, there will only be one time each day for pick-up. M-F 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - Drive thru line behind cafeteria M-F 8:00 A.M. Cedar Lake Gate/Hinton Schools Red Van (Mr. Hohmann)

Hinton Schools will provide FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH for students ages 18 and under beginning March 23rd thru at least April 6th. (Monday-Friday). The meals will be handed out “drive-thru” style. Please follow the directions below and do not get out of your vehicle. We appreciate all the calls and text from everyone wanting to help but, at this time all areas are covered by the school and Keystone Food Services. Please know the times are subject to change. We will put out a notification if any changes are made. The school and food service company is using the CDC Guidelines to insure safe and healthy meals are served. Pick up time and location: BREAKFAST M-F 7:30 A.M.- 9:00 A.M. - Pick up in the drive behind the cafeteria (See map below). M-F 8:00 A.M. Cedar Lake Gate/Hinton Schools Red Van (Mr. Hohmann) LUNCH M-F 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - Pick up in the drive behind the cafeteria (See map below). M-F 12:00 P.M. Cedar Lake Gate/Hinton Schools Red Van (Mr. Hohmann)

All schools in the state of Oklahoma will be closed until April 6th due to the Coronavirus/COVID 19. We are currently making plans to provide food for our students beginning Monday, March 23rd. As we get our food distribution plans organized, another message will follow. Thank you for your patience. Mrs. Derryberry

Our reading goal for the 3rd nine weeks was 18,000 books. Our kids ended up reading 20,475 books! We are so proud of them! ☄️

These kids were our winners for guessing how many items were in these containers! The “Estimation Station” was part of our Read Across America Week with Dr. Seuss.

The Regional Food Bank Backpack Program at Hinton Public Schools sent home food for students in the program to have during spring break. If the need arises we will hand out food at a later date.

Attention Parents

Mrs. Derryberry going FACEBOOK LIVE at 2:30 P.M. All Parents and Community please tune in!

Attention 4-H Members!

The Cat in the Hat and the Grinch made a special appearance today. The students enjoyed a story read to them during Rise and Shine. Thank you Cat in the Hat and Grinch!

Congratulations to the fourth grade BETA Club. The students participated in different subject areas and received a first or second place certificate. Fourth grade represented Hinton well! ☄️

The 7th grade Beta Club students volunteered at the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank today. They packed over 400 snack bags, made over 1,600 sandwiches, and packed 1,300 chicken nugget meals! They represented our school well. #cometpride

Jalynn Yoakum was selected to represent Hinton High School at Boys State this year. On May 23, he will attend the campus of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, Ok for one week. Jalynn will be encouraged to run for an office and participate in election processes. Congratulations Jalynn! We are proud of you!

6th graders are having fun learning about overcrowding in ecosystems today!

Dr. Seuss activities for the Elementary students.

Thunder Field Trip Day!! These ten students have shown the most growth throughout the year in reading!!

Middle School students caught being good! They show their Comet Pride in so many ways. So proud of these kids!