Next week’s basketball games against Newport and Cedar Ridge have been cancelled. The next Panther basketball game will be in Sheridan at 1pm on December 30th.
Merry Christmas Panthers
https://youtu.be/L4b0EmsKBfs
Come out to the Panther Den tonight for some Panther basketball. Don't forget to mask up and wear your favorite Christmas sweater! Don't forget the order of games have changed: Junior Boys will start us off at 4pm followed by the Varsity Boys, Varsity Girls and Junior Girls.
The Panther weight room will be open December 21 -23 and 28 - 30 for any 7th - 12th grade Panther Athlete wanting to get a workout during the Christmas break.
Panther Fans –
We have been contacted by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) in regards to our fans not following the guidelines set for indoor athletic events. Multiple emails containing photographs of individuals out of compliance were sent to the AAA and we must remember that masks are to be worn at all times during these indoor events.
Please remember, our athletes have worked hard to have a season. In order to continue to have friends and family in the stands for support, the mask mandate must be followed for anyone 10 years of age and older.
Thank you so much for your understanding and support.
The AAA guidelines are listed below.
2020-21 Arkansas Activities Association COVID-19 Basketball Guidelines
In accordance with the Directives Regarding Large Outdoor Venues/Large Indoor Venue Plans for School Sponsored Team Sports, all athletic events must follow the requirements
Facility Modifications from AAA:
Family groups must be spaced 6 feet apart.
Have a separate entrance and exit point for facilities to avoid congestion and aid in social distancing.
Create and display COVID-19 information signage throughout the venue.
Use tape, paint, and signage within the bleachers and around the facility to mark areas where spectators may gather to maintain social distancing. Specify where spectators and participants may sit.
***Everyone inside the facility is required to wear a mask at all times, except players that are actively participating.
Appropriate social distancing must be maintained on sidelines and benches during contests and events. Bench personnel must sit with a minimum distance of 6 feet apart and must be separated from the audience by a minimum of 12 feet.
Appropriate locker room space should be provided to officials for social distancing (i.e. larger room or separate rooms). The space(s) must be sanitized prior to arrival.
Each player should use their own towel and water bottle to avoid sharing.
Concession Stands may operate but must follow all applicable sections of the Directive for Resuming Restaurant Dine-In Operations.
|REMOTE PANTHERS|
If you have not picked up your yearbook photos, you can still do so TODAY and TOMORROW!
The Arkansas Food Bank Food Box Pickup will be TOMORROW, December 17th, from 4:00 - 5:30pm in the Heber Springs Middle School parking lot. If you have a child in the district and you are in need of food assistance please stop by to pick up your box. If you have any questions please contact Bonnie Webber at bonnie.webber@hssd.k12.ar.us
December 16, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Wednesday, December 16th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of positive cases at Heber Springs Elementary and High School. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
Students from Mrs. Baker’s 3rd grade class stopped to see Mrs. Norton’s Kinders today and took time to read the Elf stories that were written especially for the Kinders!
Thank you to the Rex Fields with the Heber Springs Housing Authority for his contribution to Heber Springs Schools!
|CHRISTMAS CARE PACKAGES|
The Heber Springs Lady Panthers Softball and Panther Basketball teams partnered with the 300 Boodle Brigade to help provide care packages for our troops serving overseas.
Thank you to the following groups for their help and support as we were able to send 18 packages for our troops:
Lady Panther Softball, Panther Basketball, HSHS Cheer, FBLA, FCA, and CBI.
|ATTENTION PARENTS|
If you are checking your child's grades from home...the website will be changing.
The Arkansas Food Bank Food Box Pickup will be THIS THURSDAY, December 17th, from 4:00 - 5:30pm in the Heber Springs Middle School parking lot. If you have a child in the district and you are in need of food assistance please stop by to pick up your box. If you have any questions please contact Bonnie Webber at bonnie.webber@hssd.k12.ar.us
The Panther Basketball games scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th at SS Bee Branch have been cancelled and games with White County Central have been scheduled. Jr. Girls, Jr. Boys, and Sr. Boys will travel to White County Central on Tuesday, December 15th for games beginning at 5pm. Please click on the link below for more information and to purchase tickets: https://5il.co/nvew
December 13, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Sunday, December 13th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive case at Heber Springs Elementary School. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
December 11, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Friday, December 11th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of positive cases in a household which had children in each school. This week we identified 5 active positive student cases and 2 active positive staff cases. The Arkansas Department of Health was contacted for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were identified as probable close contacts have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
Weekly recap video with Dr. Andy Ashley
Heber Springs Week 15
https://youtu.be/sfabaN1e1IA
December 10, 2020
Panther Nation-
On Thursday, December 10th, the Administration at Heber Springs Schools was made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in the Heber Springs High School. The Administration has contacted the Arkansas Department of Health for further guidance, and through contact tracing by the ADH and HSSD, the individuals who were at risk for primary exposure have already been contacted. The Administration will continue to closely monitor this situation moving forward.
I want to thank the families of those impacted for their patience and understanding as we worked through this situation.
Dr. Andy Ashley
|6th Grade Band Christmas Concert|
Please join us in the Performing Arts Center, TONIGHT, as the 6th grade band takes the stage to celebrate the Christmas season!
Concerts will be streamed live on the Heber Springs School District Facebook page...however, due to copyright laws concerts will not be saved online.
TONIGHT in the Panther Den...Heber Springs Panthers 7th Grade and Junior High basketball teams will host the Rose Bud Ramblers beginning at 4:30.
