Hello Bombers,
Today, Governor Pritzker reported at his press conference that he will extend the mandated school closure through Thursday, April 30th. This means the earliest we could return to school is Friday, May 1st. Like you, we have no idea if the mandated closure will be extended again.
We anticipate that the district’s Remote Learning Plan will be posted on the district’s website no later than 5:00 pm tomorrow. Links will be provided for each school. Our plan will be continuously evaluated and updated as we move forward. Please review the plan for further guidance.
We know that this is a situation beyond any of our control. We will get through this together. Our biggest concern is the safety and security of our students and staff.
We will continue to utilize Facebook, Twitter, and our web site for further updates.
#WEareAO
Take care and stay safe,
Damian D. Jones, Sr.
Superintendent
Many of you may have heard that Illinois schools have been instructed to implement Remote Learning Plans until we are able to open schools to regular attendance. This change will likely not be significantly different for our students from what they experienced during the week of March 17 - March 20. We are currently working on our Remote Learning Plan and will send out additional information when it is available.
Remote Learning Plans do have specific requirements that we as a school district must meet.One of those requirements is that the Remote Learning Plan address the, "Accessibility of the remote instruction to all students enrolled in the school or district."
The brief survey at the link shared below will provide us with important information about the technology available to our students and their families. We ask that one survey be completed per household. Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience, but no later than 12:00 PM Monday, March 30 so that we can review and plan accordingly.
bit.ly/AOTechSurvey
Help us celebrate “AO Homeschool Spirit Week” this week!
See the attached for day by day themes and use #BomberPride to show everyone how you are participating!
#WEareAO
AO Grab and go meal information for next week (3/30-4/3/2020) is available at the link below. Please note changes (drop off days and time) and directions carefully.
http://bit.ly/AOmeals3
#WEareAO
Thank you Mrs. Stewart for putting this video together and thank you to all of our AWESOME AOHS staff for contributing!
We miss our AOHS BOMBERS!!
#WEareAO
https://youtu.be/pQ1bu34EBTc
Reminder - Please be sure to complete the AO Grab and Go Meal survey for the upcoming week. Mon. Wed. Fri. drop off only.
#WEareAO
http://bit.ly/AOSBLunches
Argenta-Oreana will offer meals over Spring Break. Information regarding changes to meal delivery options and the link to the survey is shared on social media, the website, and through this communication.
http://bit.ly/AOSBLunches
#WEareAO
We have created a place for links to be shared by teachers! - https://bit.ly/2QmPT9v
We hope this will make it easier to access everything from a central place. Lots of educational materials we use at school on here as well! We will continue to update and add to this.
We miss our students and hope you are well!
AOCUSD Schools will be open for students and or parents from 2:00-6:00PM tomorrow to pick up any materials that students will need during the mandated school closure. Additional information will be sent out regarding academic support and guidance for our students after we meet with our teachers tomorrow.
#WEareAO
Grab and Go Lunch information.
http://bit.ly/AOLunches
We are so PROUD of our Bombers. As we steer through unchartered waters, we have encountered AMAZING openness to do what needs to be done. Administration, teachers, and staff are working together to meet our students needs. We will get through this together.
#WEareAO
AOCUSD#1 will have an early dismissal tomorrow (3/5/20) for Parent / Teacher Conferences.
Oreana EL dismissed at 2:00
Argenta MS/HS dismissed at 2:15
#WEareAO
AOCUSD#1 will have early dismissal tomorrow for Parent / Teacher Conferences.
Oreana EL dismissed at 2:00
Argenta MS/HS dismissed at 2:15
#WEareAO
Early dismissal tomorrow 11/26.
Elementary dismissed at 2:00
MS/HS Dismissed at 2:15. No school for Thanksgiving break 11/27-11/29/19.
#WEareAO
AO schools will show our support for the Vandalia community by wearing black and red on Monday, November 18th. Our deepest sympathies are with them following the tragedy.
AO EL will dismiss at 2:00 PM and AOHS / AOMS will dismiss at 2:15 PM tomorrow (10/29/19)
Parent / Teacher Conferences will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM
#WEareAO
AO students and community - We will continue to show our support for Sullivan by wearing red and black on Tuesday #SullivanStrong #WEareAO
A devastating bus accident on Friday took the life of a Sullivan student. We are asking the AO community to join us in wearing blue tomorrow, Sept. 30, to show our support for Sullivan in this very difficult time. Blue was the student's favorite color.
IT IS HOMECOMING!!!!
We are excited to welcome home our Bombers alumni and to enjoy this special weekend.
The parade is at 4:30.
The chili supper is from 5:00-7:00.
The football game kick off is at 7:00.
Please wear your orange and blue and show that Bomber Pride!
#WEareAO
#BOMBERPRIDE
Good morning this is Mark Daley, Transportation Director, for Argenta-Oreana Schools.
You may be unaware, but, there is a national school bus driver shortage. Unfortunately, that problem exists in Macon County and for Argenta-Oreana Schools.
Our district is currently hiring school bus drivers. We will provide free training and help you obtain a class B CDL license and school bus permit. We provide very competitive pay and a flexible schedule. Additionally, we offer a signing/retention bonus to qualified drivers.
Safely transporting our students is of utmost priority to our district. Please consider applying for this rewarding position. We want you to come join our team!
For details and information on how to apply contact Mark Daley in the Transportation office at 217-795-4417 or email me at mdaley@argenta-oreana.org.