A Message from Superintendent Catherine Puster

April 20, 2021

Just a reminder that Ashland County Health Department continues to offer vaccines. The age range is 16 and older. Please go to the Health Dept. website for more information found HERE.

~Catherine Puster

March 18, 2021

COVID Protocols Still in Effect

Reminders:

1. Masks are still mandatory throughout the district and district events. Having been vaccinated does not negate this requirement.

2. Physical distancing is still being practiced. Having been vaccinated does not negate this practice.

3. Quarantines will still occur. If a person is exposed to the virus and they have been vaccinated within the last two (2) weeks, quarantine will still be required. If the exposure occurs after the two weeks from full vaccination, quarantine is not required.

~Catherine Puster

March 15, 2021

Good Afternoon Everyone,

It was one year ago today that I sent out a communication stating the governor had been thinking about keeping schools closed for the remainder of the year. I don't know about you, but just thinking about where we were a year ago gives me a little anxiety. In an effort to be completely transparent, I have personally struggled with the "anniversary" of the pandemic- and so have some of our staff and students.

I have become aware of increased anxiety from our staff and students in the past few weeks. There has been an increase in headaches and stomach aches among the younger students while the older students have verbalized their fear/anxiety of another shutdown. In response, the district will be providing teachers with resources and discussion questions that allow students to acknowledge the anxiety but also to focus on the future and the good things that are happening at school and in the lives of our students. (We will be sharing those same resources with parents in the coming days.)

I am extremely thankful for where we are now and how far we have come! Loudonville-Perrysville Schools was among a small group of schools who started school completely in-person and has had minimal subsequent remote learning days. We should celebrate that all of our winter sports teams were able to complete seasons and tournaments, that spring sports are in full practice mode, and that plans are being made for an actual in-person prom!!

While the last year has had so many heartbreaks, there are things that we fondly call "COVID Keepers." These are things that had to change because of the pandemic and we are keeping the changes because they turned out really good! This year has proved that Redbird Nation is still resilient, dedicated, and committed to our students and our community.

Thank you all for everything you continue to do to support Redbird Nation!

Stay Strong!

~Catherine Puster

Reminder:

When should I keep my student home?

1. If anyone living in my house is in the process of being tested and notify the school office.

2. If anyone in my house tests positive and notify the school office.

3. If my student has any of the symptoms: fever, lost of taste/smell...and notify the school office.

If you have questions, please contact your student's building for additional guidance.

November 12, 2020

Good Evening,

We know this is a very difficult time as the amount of COVID cases increases at an alarming rate in the State of Ohio. It is important that families continue to keep the schools informed when someone in the household of a student is being tested for COVID-19.

Communication is critical in order for L-P to remain open and conduct face-to-face instruction. We need for school to remain in-person.

Please inform your child's school office if you or someone in your household is being tested. It is critical that the schools maintain accurate attendance records.

If someone in your household is being tested, please notify the school immediately. Keeping students home until test results are given is critical to keep the potential spread to a minimum.

The L-P communities have done a fantastic job thus far in the pandemic! We all need to continue to stay strong and healthy.

If you have any questions, please contact your student's school.

Thank you for your continued support.

~Catherine Puster

September 8, 2020

Hello Everyone and Happy First Day of School!

It has come to my attention that there are some messages on social media indicating the school will keep children overnight (or more than one night) if the child is positive for COVID.

Let me be very clear- The school district will NEVER keep your child overnight. The schools will NOT be doing any COVID testing nor will we be keeping your child overnight.

In fact, if your child gets ill at school, we WANT to get them home and in your care as soon as possible. Please take this time to complete the information on FinalForms and provide current and accurate contact information- if you have not done so already. This information will help us get your child to you as quickly as possible.

Again, I want to assure you that the school district will not keep your child overnight. These social media messages are absolutely incorrect and not true.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me or your building principal.

Thank you,

~Catherine Puster

September 4, 2020

Hello Everyone!

We are very excited to see everyone on Tuesday! This is a very exciting time as we FINALLY get to see everyone in person! This is a long weekend and we hope everyone takes time to rest and prepare for the start of school.

All of the LP staff have been working hard to make this school year the best one yet! We are going to make things as normal as possible--except that we have to wear masks and keep our distance.

The following are a few reminders about the upcoming school year:

1. Buildings have sent out the "soft start" letters. RED group attends Tuesday, Sept 8; GREY group attends Wednesday, Sept 9.

2. Please bring a water bottle labeled with your name. The bottle must have a removable drink spout. Each building has bottle fillers as the traditional drinking fountains will not be in use.

3. Cover your Beak! All Redbirds must wear a mask. Buildings and classrooms will be scheduling time for “mask breaks” throughout the day. Face masks are now part of the student dress code and need to be worn throughout each day. Students are permitted to wear “gators” at this time. The health department and the governor's office recommend cloth masks. The permission to utilize gators may change at any time.

4. Everyone is being asked to be patient through the start of school. We are all getting used to new traffic patterns in hallways, bathroom occupancy, lunch procedures, and temperature checks.

Please remember to check the Restart Guide located HERE for more details.

Thank you and have a great holiday weekend!

~Catherine Puster

August 23, 2019

We would like to thank everyone who participated in the creation of our first strategic Goals Package. This is a document that contains many goals. These goals are what we use to guide us into the future. This is a flexible document that will be updated yearly. Each goal listed in the document provides the staff and community with an idea of where we want the district to be in the next three years. It provides the vision of what we want the district to look like in the future. This document is not a "set in stone" kind of document. It functions as a guide. The document attached is in draft form at this time. Updates will be posted here. To view the Goals Package, click HERE.

Thank you again for your all your time and effort in assisting us with this process.

On behalf of L-P Schools,

~Catherine Puster

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