Update:
March 23, 2020
4:00pm
Grandview Community,
I want to reach out to you and give you an important update on the COVID-19 situation and how it impacts our district. As you know, the Grandview staff is working diligently and remains committed to providing a learning environment that is focused on academic excellence in a safe environment while still working to meet the social and emotional needs of our students. With that in mind, we continue to adjust our plan as the COVID-19 crisis evolves.
Following the announcement of stay-at-home regulations for March 24, 2020 - April 23, 2020, from the Jefferson County Health Department and Jefferson County Executive’s Office, and in collaboration with other area school districts, Grandview will be extending our school closure through Friday, April 24th, with a hopeful return date of Monday, April 27, 2020. As April 27th approaches, we will re-evaluate and determine if we will be able to resume school on that date.
In addition to extending the school closure through Monday, April 27th, we will also be extending the cancelation of all school activities. We will also be keeping the campus closed to outside groups including all fields and gymnasiums. The track will remain open for walking but please practice social distancing.
The Grandview Meals delivery will continue to provide meals to anyone under 18 years old. The form is still available on the school website.
This action is being taken in an attempt to minimize health and safety risks in the Grandview School District community. Throughout the extended school closure, all district offices, and school buildings will be closed unless posted, and all district events, practices, and competitions that have been scheduled within and out of the district during this timeframe will be considered canceled until further notice.
Communications will be forthcoming concerning academics, including educational packet pick up and drop off.
Please take care of yourself, your family, and those around you and I encourage you to continue to adhere to the preventative measures as recommended by public health officials.
Grandview is an amazing community, we will get through this together. Please be the calm!
Respectfully,
Matt Zoph
Superintendent
Grandview Community
I was going to send this letter as a district email, but I feel it is important to share this communication with the Grandview community. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Grandview School Board of Education would thank all of the district’s administration, faculty, and staff for their aggressive reaction to the changes needed to continue educating our students, as well as look out for the well-being of our students during this very fluid situation. Mr. Zoph and the administration team started discussing how to prepare for this situation the week before the county made the recommendation to close county schools. When the county made the recommendation this Sunday to close schools, within an hour of the county’s decision Mr. Zoph and his team were at the school finalizing their plan, and within two hours of the county meeting Mr. Zoph and his administration provided that plan to the Board of Education in an emergency board meeting. In last nights regular scheduled board meeting it was very apparent that the faculty and staff put in an incredible amount of work to carry out the plan put in place by the administration. As a board, we would like to tell everyone at the Grandview District how much we appreciate this planning and effort!!!!!! Great job on providing the educational packets for the students, student support, daily interaction through social media, and working together to provide meals for the children of our community.
It was also reported to the board in last nights meeting that the students have embraced the remote learning plan put in place by the district, and did a great job of transitioning the last day on campus. Thank you to the Grandview students for continuing to do the all the things that make our district great, and thank you to all of the parents and community members that have continued to support these students and the district! It doesn’t go unnoticed and it is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, I want to thank the other members of the Grandview School Board. Being a member of the Board of Education is one of the most challenging things I have ever done, and I can’t thank the other board members enough for all of the hard work they put into continuously trying to improve our district. Grandview R2 District, as well as all districts, are in unchartered territory moving forward but I am confident in our board and the decisions that will be made moving forward.
Thank you,
Bob Gearhart
Grandview R2 Board President
#EAGLESTRONG
Due to the restrictions of gatherings with the COVID-19 pandemic the regular school board meeting on Thursday, March 19, will be closed to the public. However, you will be able to view the open session of the board meeting live at 7:00 pm on the Grandview Facebook page.
Remember the Grandview R-II School Campus is closed until April 6th at the earliest. No groups, teams, or organizations are to use the campus at any time during this closure. The welfare of our community is, as always, our top priority. In order help with the nutritional needs of Eagle Nation the Grandview School district is planning on having a food distribution service using our school buses for ALL students during the school cancellation due to the virus outbreak. Starting Wednesday, we will have buses driving their afternoon routes delivering dinner and the following mornings breakfast to all that sign up.
The meals will be at no charge to the student and a parent, teenager or older child will need to meet the bus at the students’ regular bus stop around their normal afternoon stop time to receive the meals. Remember this a fluid circumstance and there is no precedent to determine how to proceed from this point. As a result, times may change as we have more students start to participate in this program.
We will also deliver meals to the Richwoods school campus daily at 3:00 pm and the Londell school district is working on scheduling issues as well.
To sign up for this program there is a form on the district’s Facebook page as well as the district home page at www.grandviewr2.org.
If you want to start your deliveries on Wednesday please sign up by noon tomorrow.
For more information about the food delivery program call the Grandview Bus Garage at 636 944 3941 and choose extension 2.
Be safe, wash your hands, and have a great day.
The Eagles Eye Newsletter for March has been posted. This link will let you see it.
https://5il.co/dpgv
Superintendent Matt Zoph has issued a letter concerning preparations currently being used to combat the spread of viral infections including 219-nCoV, commonly referred to as Coronavirus. You can follow the link to download a copy of the letter.
https://5il.co/dkef
Here is a link to a letter sharing with you the efforts the Grandview School District is taking to ensure our students remain healthy during this flu season. http://bit.ly/2TS1fn2
In case you haven't noticed we are currently undergoing quite a bit of construction at the high school campus. While this is going on there will be changes to parking availability and accessibility of the baseball field. Thank you for your patience and flexibility.
The Elementary Art Show is Monday from 1pm to 6pm on every wall, in every hallway. Even if you aren't coming for parent teacher conferences, we hope you'll make a special trip to see your child's spectacular art work.
The Elementary Art Show is Monday from 1pm to 6pm on every wall, in every hallway. Even if you aren't coming for parent teacher conferences, we hope you'll make a special trip to see your child's spectacular art work.
The new Phone Blast System will not allow a pre-recorded audio fi9le to be uploaded so if you would like to see a video of the latest Eagle Update follow this link:
https://youtu.be/AO65Ve3pRJ8
Due to quickly worsening driving conditions Grandview will not be in session today, Wednesday, February 26. This day will not be made up. Be safe and have a great day.
No School, sorry for the late notice.
The Grandview School Board voted to make up five of the eight missed school days this year. Those days will be made up on March 2, March 16, March 23, April 20, and April 27. These are Mondays where we were not originally scheduled to attend.
The agenda for the February Board Meeting has been posted.
https://5il.co/d3a7
The School Board meeting for February has been changed to Wednesday, February 19. It will start at 7:00 pm on the Board Room located in the middle school building.
Sorry for the late notice, this snow started about 5:45am
Due to current dangerously slick conditions on district roads the Grandview School District will not have school today, Thursday, February 6, 2020.
The 9th grade boys and girls North County game at home has been cancelled tonight. Again, the basketball game on Feb 5th has been cancelled.
Due to inclement weather the Grandview R-II School District will not have school today, February 5, 2020.. Please stay safe and warm.