Minco School District

Unfortunately Walters High School will be unable to play Minco due to several issues. Our game scheduled this Thursday has been canceled. Our next football game will be Friday, October 23rd vs Mangum. Thank you, Mr. Sims

Covid Update: I am proud of the job we are doing at Minco Public Schools in regards to keeping the virus mitigated. We continue to wear masks and use all sorts of safety precautions that we deem as important. It is not easy, and I commend our students and our staff as we work to do our part to stay healthy and keep school going. As of October 13, 2020, we have had 14 positive cases and 135 quarantined by the OSDH. Out of the 14 positive cases, 2 students who were exposed contracted the virus. Those two cases were in direct contact with people in their household. There has been no transmission in the school outside of spread in families. This is good news for our school. It is our goal to keep the doors open to our school buildings. We will continue with our precautions as necessary. We are going to have school. We also ask you to be considerate of our recommendations for extracurricular activities. Let’s all continue to work together to keep us in school and activities going. Thank you, Kevin Sims Superintendent

​Minco patrons, as we work through this pandemic, basketball starts next week with 5th and 6th grade. Please see these protocols for basketball as we play inside gyms. Please wear a mask or face covering and please social distance as families. Thank you, Mr. Sims Minco Home Basketball Game Guidelines Masks, Neck Gaiters or Face Shields will be STRONGLY RECOMMENDED inside the gym for all games. Social Distancing will be encouraged by spreading out on both sides of the gym. If Necessary, Seating could be reduced by 50% or more. We ask that families maintain social distance by having at least one to two seats between the families. No large gatherings in the lobby will be allowed. ALL concession stand workers will be required to wear masks and gloves at all times. ALL high school games will be streamed on www.mincobulldogs.tv to accommodate fans who choose not to attend.

I have some great news!! The USDA has extended the free meals for all students for the remainder of the school year!! Please take advantage of this. It helps your wallet!! Thank you, Mr. Sims.

On Monday October 12th, Minco Public Schools was informed FOUR students have tested positive for Covid-19. Immediately protocol was followed as advised by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Through contact tracing Minco Administration identified those students who were exposed according to the guidelines of the CDC. As of right now We have 6 confirmed positive cases of the covid -19 and a total of 65 students under quarantine. As of to date we have had FOURTEEN students test positive with a total of 131 students/staff quarantined. Every measure is being taken to isolate and contain the potential spread of the virus according to the most current guidelines from the CDC and health officials. Minco Public School Administration reminds everyone to continue to follow the appropriate guidelines for preventing the spread COVID-19: Wear face masks while inside campus buildings and/or anytime social distancing of 6ft cannot be guaranteed Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Self-monitor for symptoms prior to reporting to work District administration will continue to monitor these situations as they arise and will take appropriate steps as necessary. The safety and health of our staff and students is our top priority! As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Minco Public Schools Administration. Thank you, Kevin Sims Superintendent

Minco Patrons, Due to the increase in numbers of Covid- 19, and under the advisement of the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Minco Public Schools WILL HAVE NO IN PERSON PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES. If you have signed up for a conference, you will be contacted by your children's teacher(s) by phone on Tuesday evening. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Kevin Sims Superintendent

On Monday October 7th, Minco Public Schools was informed FOUR students have tested positive for Covid-19. Immediately protocol was followed as advised by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Through contact tracing Minco Administration identified those students who were exposed according to the guidelines of the CDC. As of right now We have 6 confirmed positive cases of the covid -19 and a total of 65 students under quarantine. As of to date we have had FOURTEEN students test positive with a total of 131 students/staff quarantined. Every measure is being taken to isolate and contain the potential spread of the virus according to the most current guidelines from the CDC and health officials. Minco Public School Administration reminds everyone to continue to follow the appropriate guidelines for preventing the spread COVID-19: Wear face masks while inside campus buildings and/or anytime social distancing of 6ft cannot be guaranteed Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Self-monitor for symptoms prior to reporting to work District administration will continue to monitor these situations as they arise and will take appropriate steps as necessary. The safety and health of our staff and students is our top priority! As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Minco Public Schools Administration. Thank you, Kevin Sims Superintendent

Their will only be one football game tonight. A 7th and 8th grade game at 5:30 vs Watonga. It is home. Thank you, Mr. Sims.

Join Pastor Mike and myself on www.Mincobulldogs.TV for tonight's game with Frederick.

On Wednesday, October 7th, Minco Public Schools was informed a high school student has tested positive for Covid-19. Immediately protocol was followed as advised by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Through contact tracing Minco Administration identified those students who were exposed according to the guidelines of the CDC. As of right now We have 3 confirmed positive cases of the covid -19 and a total of 25 students under quarantine. As of to date we have had TEN students test positive with a total of 91 students/staff quarantined. Every measure is being taken to isolate and contain the potential spread of the virus according to the most current guidelines from the CDC and health officials. Minco Public School Administration reminds everyone to continue to follow the appropriate guidelines for preventing the spread COVID-19: Wear face masks while inside campus buildings and/or anytime social distancing of 6ft cannot be guaranteed Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Self-monitor for symptoms prior to reporting to work District administration will continue to monitor these situations as they arise and will take appropriate steps as necessary. The safety and health of our staff and students is our top priority! As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Minco Public Schools Administration. Thank you, Kevin Sims Superintendent

Good Afternoon, We have had a schedule change, and we will play the Frederick Bombers at Home this Friday night at 7:00PM . Get out and support our student athletes. ​Thank you, Mr. Sims

This is a reminder that we are giving the ACT tomorrow to JR's and SR's. All 9th and 10th grade students are not to go to school. They are having a virtual day.

On Monday, October 5th, Minco Public Schools was informed a high school student has tested positive for Covid-19. Immediately protocol was followed as advised by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Through contact tracing Minco Administration identified those students who were exposed according to the guidelines of the CDC. As of right now We have 3 confirmed positive cases of the covid -19 and a total of 9 students under quarantine. As of to date we have had EIGHT students test positive with a total of 73 students/staff quarantined. Every measure is being taken to isolate and contain the potential spread of the virus according to the most current guidelines from the CDC and health officials. Minco Public School Administration reminds everyone to continue to follow the appropriate guidelines for preventing the spread COVID-19: Wear face masks while inside campus buildings and/or anytime social distancing of 6ft cannot be guaranteed Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Self-monitor for symptoms prior to reporting to work District administration will continue to monitor these situations as they arise and will take appropriate steps as necessary. The safety and health of our staff and students is our top priority! As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Minco Public Schools Administration. Thank you, Kevin Sims Superintendent

Parents/Guardians: On Tuesday, October 13th from 3:30-9:00, Minco schools will host parent/teacher conferences. With the Covid-19 situation, we will have to follow strict protocols and guidelines for this event. Phone conferences are allowable, but we are also allowing in person meetings. Listed below are the guidelines for in person conferences. Mr. Sims Minco Parent/Teacher Conference Protocol Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 Conferences will be held from 3:30PM - 9:00PM ALL conference must be pre-scheduled by parents calling their children’s school Only one parent/guardian per child will be allowed to attend the conference. Parents/Guardians will stay in their cars outside the buildings until they receive a phone call that they are clear to enter the building/classroom. Each conference will have a ten minute time limit Parents/Guardians and teachers will be required to have face coverings. Social distancing of 8 feet between parents/guardians and teachers will be required. Once the conference is complete, parents must exit the building. Phone Consultations are acceptable rather than in person visits if you prefer.

​On Tuesday October 6th, Minco High School will be conducting the ACT for ALL juniors and seniors. Due to ACT test rules in regards to social distancing, ALL 9th and 10th grade students will NOT go to school on Tuesday October 6th, but they will have a virtual day. At the conclusion of the test, juniors and seniors will be sent home at around 12:30PM Thank you, Mr. Sims

Tonights homecoming and football game is being livestreamed on WWW.MINCOBULLDOGS.TV right now!!

This link will show you what schools have to use to make Covid-19 related decisions. Our board accepted my policy changes to aver a two week shut down of school and extracurricular activities. Grady count is in a serious spot. We need to do our part to mitigate this virus. WE DO NOT have a mask mandate or fan restriction for tonight's game, but if this situation does not improve that could happen. Please Please social distance as families and wear masks at school events. This is no joke. We have VERY RIGID rules to follow, please help us out!! Thank you, Mr. Sims https://www.ossba.org/resources/coronavirus/covid-19-map/

On Friday, September 25th, Minco Public Schools was informed a high school student has tested positive for Covid-19. Immediately protocol was followed as advised by the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Through contact tracing Minco Administration identified those students who were exposed according to the guidelines of the CDC. As of right now We have 1 confirmed positive case of the covid -19 and a total of 21 students under quarantine. As of to date we have had FIVE students test positive with a total of 69 students/staff quarantined. Every measure is being taken to isolate and contain the potential spread of the virus according to the most current guidelines from the CDC and health officials. Minco Public School Administration reminds everyone to continue to follow the appropriate guidelines for preventing the spread COVID-19: Wear face masks while inside campus buildings and/or anytime social distancing of 6ft cannot be guaranteed Practice social distancing by maintaining a distance of 6 feet between yourself and others Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Self-monitor for symptoms prior to reporting to work District administration will continue to monitor these situations as they arise and will take appropriate steps as necessary. The safety and health of our staff and students is our top priority! As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Minco Public Schools Administration. Thank you, Kevin Sims Superintendent

Tonight at 6:30PM we will have the annual homecoming parade at 6:30. We are followiing the same route that our senior parade followed. We will be taking it through many of our residential neighborhoods. There will be a pep rally at the field following the parade. Please social distance and wear a mask. Thank you. Mr. Sims.

I will be doing a facebook live at noon today to talk about events and a give a covid update. Thank you, Mr. Sims