Hope Academy of Public Service

WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT Based upon forecast information from the National Weather Service and consultation with HPS administrators and the Office of Emergency Management, the Hope Public Schools will NOT conduct on campus classes tomorrow, Thursday, February 3, 2022. Beryl Henry Elementary, Yerger Middle School, and Hope High School will hold classes virtually tomorrow. They have remaining Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) days. Clinton Primary and the Hope Academy of Public Service WILL NOT have classes tomorrow. Due to no fault of their own, these campuses have used all of their allotted 10 Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) Days due to COVID cases. After reviewing weather conditions and working with the Office of Emergency Management, we will update you tomorrow afternoon regarding Friday’s school schedule. This decision was made with an abundance of caution. We consulted multiple outlets and feel this is the safest and most appropriate decision at this time.

ANUNCIO DEL TIEMPO Según la información del pronóstico del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional y la consulta con los administradores de HPS y la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias, las Escuelas Públicas de Hope NO realizarán clases en el campus mañana, jueves 3 de febrero de 2022. Beryl Henry Elementary, Yerger Middle School y Hope High School tendrán clases virtualmente mañana. Les quedan días de Método Alternativo de Instrucción (AMI). Clinton Primary y Hope Academy of Public Service NO TENDRÁN clases mañana. Devi do a causas ajenas a ellos, estos campus han utilizado todos los 10 Días de Método Alternativo de Instrucción (AMI, por sus siglas en inglés) asignados debido a casos de COVID. Después de revisar las condiciones climáticas y trabajar con la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias, les informaremos mañana por la tarde sobre el horario escolar del viernes. Esta decisión se tomó con mucha cautela. Consultamos varios medios y sentimos que esta es la decisión más segura y apropiada en este momento.

HAPS Families, Due to the threat of inclement weather, Thursday, 2/3/22 will be a non-instruction day for HAPS. We will decide about Friday tomorrow afternoon and will decide on when to make up the day or days in the coming weeks. Stay safe, warm and healthy!

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HAPS Families - we will NOT have an early out next week. Wednesday, Feb. 2nd will be a regular school day for our scholars.

HEALTH NOTICE - The Bobcat Clinic will provide COVID-19 testing today, Tues. Jan. 18, ONLY. Please call 870-722-2733 x 2 for appointment. Medical services will NOT be available Wednesday-Friday, but will resume Mon., Jan. 24.

Reminder HPSD Virtual Application deadline extended until January 18, 2022. Please complete application and return to your child's campus. Link to applications: https://www.hpsdistrict.org/browse/285351

HAPS students may collect meals for Thursday, Jan. 13, and Friday, Jan. 14, in the bus line at Yerger Middle School from Noon-2 p.m. on Thursday. All students will return to on-campus instruction Tuesday, Jan. 18 after the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.

This is Dr. Jonathan Crossley, superintendent of schools. We have an important update regarding COVID-19. Based on consultation with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we will continue the instructional pivot through this Friday for TWO of our campuses: Clinton Primary and the Hope Academy of Public Service. Because of rising positive numbers with staff, Clinton Primary and HAPS will return to face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Yerger, Beryl Henry, Hope High School, Creative Action Team School, and the ABC Pre-K center will return to face-to-face instruction this Thursday, January 13, 2022. Important reminder: If you would like your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, please make an appointment with the Bobcat Clinic for tomorrow Wednesday, January 12, 2022. If you are experiencing symptoms or ARE quarantined, please remain home, This will allow us to combat rising numbers in our district. Please check Facebook, Twitter, and our website for ongoing updates. Thank you and stay safe!

Good afternoon! I hope you are doing well during this pivot to virtual instruction. This message serves as a brief reminder of guidelines for COVID-19 positive cases and persons who are symptomatic and being tested for COVID-19. Reminders for Those Identified as Close Contacts: - If your student(s) is being tested because they are symptomatic, do not send your student(s) back to school with a pending PCR test. Please keep them home until you are notified of results. - 10 days isolation for ALL positive cases - 10 days quarantine for unvaccinated students documented to not wear their mask correctly - 10 days quarantine for students with positive case within their home unless fully vaccinated and/or the positive person is isolated from them - In order to be considered fully vaccinated, you must receive the booster for COVID-19 if your timeline has expired from the original dose(s). Remember, it is 5 months for both Moderna and Pfizer. It is 2 months for Johnson and Johnson. - You can make your appointment with the Bobcat Clinic for this Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Also, boosters are available at most pharmacies. Please make your appointment ASAP if you are interested in being fully vaccinated. Book your appointment at the Bobcat Clinic: 870-722-2733, ext. 2 Thank you for being flexible during this time. As many of you are aware, many districts around us are now pivoting to virtual instruction. Our collective vigilance will help us combat the spread. I appreciate your patience and care for students during this time. Stay safe! Dr. Jonathan Crossley - Superintendent of Schools

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HPSD Virtual Application deadline extended until January 18, 2022. Please complete application and return to your child's campus. Link to applications: https://www.hpsdistrict.org/browse/285351

BOBCAT CLINIC TO OFFER PFIZER VACCINE -- See the attached flier for details about this free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for HPS students and staff.

IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JANUARY 6, 2022 HPS WILL CONTINUE PIVOT THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 STUDENTS WILL RETURN TO SCHOOL FOR FACE-TO-FACE INSTRUCTION BEGINNING THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JANUARY 5, 2022

Important Message from Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Crossley.

Reminder! All campuses and offices will close today, 12/17/21 and not reopen until 1/3/22. We hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season as we enjoy this time with our loved ones. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Reminder of our schedule this week and for the upcoming holidays!

HAPS Families, We are nearing the end of the first semester and our Christmas Break. Here's reminder of our schedule for next week and the rest of 2021!

HAPS Families - Don't forget that next week is Christmas Spirit Week!