First day of 20-21 school year - socially distanced and ready to work!
See the link below for information on programs that are available to help make internet service more affordable.
https://www.highspeedinternet.com/resources/are-there-government-programs-to-help-me-get-internet-service
P-EBT Food Assistance for Qualifying Families - Deadline to apply is August 14, 2020. Click the link below for more information:
https://www.lced.net/article/284926?org=lauderdaleschools
Remote Learners:
There are requirements for a student who enrolls in any virtual academy. These include but are not limited to: access to internet, an electronic device, and a commitment of a minimum of 7 hours daily to complete required online assignments.(hours will vary with grade levels)
Please continue to check your email for additional information as it becomes available in the coming weeks.
Attention RPS Families: We will distribute information next week regarding your child's scheduled day to attend school in-person (even day or odd day) along with Ripley Primary’s re-entering school procedures. Please make arrangements to come by the school to pick up your child's information. All registered students will have information that will need to be picked up. Families who have not returned 2020-2021 student registration packets will be able to return these at this time. August 3rd from 3pm-6pm August 4th from 9am- 12pm
2020-2021 Supply List
The district will stop taking applications for remote/virtual learning at noon on July 23. More detailed information about Lauderdale County School District’s remote learning option will be provided to families by August 1, 2020.
One Page Flyer: https://5il.co/ibgr
Remote/Virtual Learning Information for Families
https://www.lced.net/article/271531?org=lauderdaleschools
LAUDERDALE CO. SCHOOLS OPENS REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAM
https://www.lced.net/article/270356?org=lauderdaleschools
TSSAA PUBLISHES FALL SPORTS GUIDANCE - follow the link below for more information.
https://www.lced.net/article/270282?org=lauderdaleschools
Please don't forget... Lauderdale County Schools will have drive-through registration on Monday, July 13th, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Tuesday, July 14th, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at each school. Registration packets may be returned to your child’s school Monday, July 20th, from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm and Tuesday, July 21st, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Reminder:
Lauderdale County Student Registration
Monday, July 13 12:00 - 6:00
Tuesday, July 14 9:00 - 1:00
VIRTUAL/DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE & REGISTRATION REMINDER
https://www.lced.net/article/269075?org=lauderdaleschools
The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced financial assistance is available for families who qualify for free or reduced school lunches, through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.
Parents who already receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits currently, do not need to apply. The funds began arriving on the EBT card they already use beginning June 12. Parents who do not receive SNAP benefits, but whose children do qualify for free or reduced school meals, will need to apply for P- EBT online https://tdhs.service-now.com/. The application period has been extended through July 13, 2020.
Individuals who need assistance completing their P-EBT application or have general questions about the program are encouraged to call the TDHS hotline at 1-833-496-0661 and select option 3.
2020-2021 student registration packets will be made available for drive through pick up at each school. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PICK UP AND RETURN YOUR PACKET DURING THESE SCHEDULED TIMES. It is very important for schools to receive student registration information so they may prepare for the return of students. See dates and times below:
-Drive through pick up dates & times are Monday, July 13 – 12:00pm-6:00pm & Tuesday, July 14 – 9:00am-1:00pm
-Drive through return of registration packets are Monday, July 20 – 12:00pm-6:00pm & Tuesday, July 21 – 9:00am-1:00pm
Mark your calendars. This will be for all students coming to RPS (even if you have already registered - there is additional paper work due to Covid-19).
PREK and Kindergarten registration forms can be picked up at RPS Monday-Thursday 8-2. The office will be closed July 1-17. If you know of anyone who has not registered please let them know we are taking applications.
RPS said good bye to Anita Cullum and Cindy Ray today with a retirement parade!
Parents/guardians, please follow the link below to complete a very important survey. As Lauderdale Co. plans for the upcoming school year, the district is preparing for the potential effects of COVID-19. Your feedback is appreciated!
https://forms.gle/2q8vCBKDVDYVnz6F7
Meal pick up from 11:00 - 12:30 today, Thursday, May 28 at Ripley Primary or Ripley High School.