COVID-19

BOLIVAR R-1 SCHOOLS

       Return to LEARN

May 26, 2021 Update: Summer School Protective Face Coverings Update beginning June 2, 2021.

April 15, 2020 Update: Protective Face Covering Update beginning April 19, 2021.

December 17, 2020 Update: Please see the release regarding Bolivar Schools Modified Quarantine Update.

November 20, 2020 Update: Please see the release regarding Bolivar Schools Modified Quarantine Criteria.
Read Governor Parson's full release here: Governor Parson Announces Changes in State’s K-12 School Quarantine Guidance.

Free Meal Information

The USDA is offering a free feeding program to all students in our school district through the end of the school year.  Bolivar Schools will transition into this program immediately and will offer free meals to all students who are in-person, AIM, or under quarantine. We have a meal pick-up for all (K-12) AIM and quarantined students at Bolivar High School for the entire 2020-2021 school year. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Williams at 417-326-5291 ext 2138.

Transitioning In & Out of AIM

In light of the current health environment at Bolivar High School, we have discussed the feasibility of allowing AIM students to move back into seated instruction if this format better meets student learning needs during the current semester.  While this is a deviation from our original plan, we are seeing many students impacted by the rise in COVID cases at BHS. A change in settings will allow for more social distancing and will require fewer students to quarantine. Our number one goal is to provide the best possible learning setting for all of our students. Please contact your building principal if you are interested in moving back to seated instruction prior to the end of the semester.

To read the full Return to Learn plan, go here. For an even more in-depth plan, read to the Comprehensive Re-Entry Plan. This plan outlines two learning options for families to choose from when registering their students:

1. In-Person Learning (traditional classroom setting)
2. Virtual/Distance Learning or AIM (Alternative Instructional Methods)

Should the District need to close a school or the entire District temporarily due to a significant increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases within our learning community, a blend of in-person and AIM instruction will be utilized. The District will consult with our local health department to determine the need to move to different Settings.

As a District, we are working diligently to provide the safest learning environment. Please understand we may need to make changes in the future to further protect students and staff. We encourage flexibility among our entire learning community. If we need to pivot to different settings, we will notify our learning community immediately. We are committed to complete transparency and will provide up-to-date information via email, a school-reach call, our district website, and/or social media.

Where can I turn for more information?

• CDC
• WHO
• Polk County Health Center
• Missouri Department of Health
• Talking with children about Coronavirus
• Handwashing