After much deliberation and discussion with the board, teachers, students, and staff, we have decided to postpone the start of school to Tuesday, Sept. 2. This will give our JHS/FTC staff time to settle into their classrooms and offices. It will give our principals and safety officers time to train our staff on building procedures and safety protocols. And it will give our students and parents an opportunity to check out their new school, visit with their teachers, and become comfortable with this beautiful new space. From a construction standpoint, the building will be ready to serve students in most areas by Monday, Aug. 25. There are certainly things that will still need to be completed throughout the building, but classrooms and common areas are in good shape. We appreciate how hard the construction team has been working to prepare this space for students. However, this three-year journey hasn't been just about a building. It's been about creating an educational environment where kids and staff feel welcome, comfortable, and confident so that they can be successful. For us at JHS/FTC, a mission accomplished means we have created this type of environment for our kids and staff - they deserve it!
Pushing the start date back by one week will mean adjustments to staff, student, and parent schedules. We have a draft plan for making up these days that was presented to the Board of Education at their recent meeting, and we will work with the JHS/FTC staff to finalize it and share that information with you.
Schedule of Events
Friday, Aug. 22
Eagle Kickoff
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Junge Field
Dewey Combs Athletic Complex and Community Safe Room Ribbon Cutting
Junge Field
7 p.m.
First home football game
Junge Field
7:30 p.m. (later start time due to heat)Dewey Combs Athletic Complex dedication
Game halftime
Monday, Aug. 25
Classes begin for elementary and middle schools
JHS/FTC staff report to JHS/FTC for building orientation and safety training
JHS/FTC and Memorial Campus (JHS 9-10 Campus) closed to students (for teacher training)
Tuesday-Thursday, Aug. 26-28
Counselors will be available at JHS/FTC for new enrollments and schedule changes - access will be limited to the main entrance
Thursday, Aug. 28
6:30-8:30 p.m.
2104 Indiana Ave.
(5:30-8:00 p.m. - Eagle wear sales)
Friday, Aug. 29
JHS/FTC and Memorial Campus (JHS 9-10 Campus) closed to students (to allow for final preparations before the start of school)
Tuesday, Sept. 2
First day of school for JHS/FTC students
Friday, Oct. 3
JHS/FTC Community Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Watch for details
Noooo, we don't need a Plan B; we'll just scurry around like chickens on a hotplate 2 days before school starts...so much more professional.
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