The Sharon City School District is anticipating holding a Special Meeting on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 7 PM for the purpose of reviewing PIAA recommended options for fall sports, transportation contracts, personnel and any other business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held virtually with connection instructions available on the District website at www.sharonsd.org.
The Sharon City School District Board of Education has revised the calendar and start date for all schools. School will now begin on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Those attending school in-person will also now begin classes 1 hour later than usual - Middle/High School at 9:00 AM and Elementary at 9:30 AM for the first 9 weeks of school. The new calendar can be found in both the News and Explore sections of our website and phone app.
Attention All Sharon Property Owners: The Sharon Tax Office has mailed the 2020 School Real Estate Tax Cards. It is your responsibility as a property owner in the City of Sharon to please notify the tax office if you did not receive your tax bill.
Phone: 724-983-3208 (Sharon Tax Office)
Good morning Sharon Schools families and staff. This morning we have posted to our website and phone app under the news heading information related to our back to school plans. Please read the back to school letter (Letter 1) and both the Health and Safety Plan and Checklist. Check this site often for additional information and updates.
As we prepare for back to school remember that you can manage your student's lunch account online at My School Bucks. To access the account visit myschoolbucks.com or download the app at the App Store or on Google Play.
We want to thank our families for their patience as we finalize plans for the start of the school year. We know you have many questions regarding plans and procedures as the District prepares for the start of school, which is slated for August 25th. Please know that we are working diligently to address every concern and plan for things we can and cannot anticipate. We are committed to providing instruction, whether face to face in school or virtual at home. More information is coming soon, but we wanted to make everyone aware that while it is our hope for students to return to our school buildings, the District has also secured the resources to provide virtual options for students in the event of a school closure and for those families concerned with returning to school. Students opting for the virtual model will still be connected daily to Sharon City SD teachers and classrooms. If you are interested in at home learning, please visit the homepage of our website www.sharonsd.org to complete the Virtual Learning Form. No doubt our families are concerned with the safety of their children and wondering how school will look in the upcoming weeks and months. We have already received a number of responses and are working hard to address everyone’s questions. We apologize for the slight delay in response as we navigate through all of the requests. The safety of our students and staff is our #1 priority as we strive to continue educating our students during this unprecedented time. Thank you for all of your support and understanding.
With the uncertainties that the current pandemic presents, we realize that at any given moment our schools may once again have to shut down. We’re also aware that some of our students may not be able to attend school or there may be parents who wish to keep their children home. We want our families to know that the District will be prepared to provide instruction to all students in all scenarios, this includes the options of in school face to face instruction and virtual learning, where students will participate in school at home daily.
Sharon City Schools have secured the resources to implement a 1:1 initiative. This means:
Every K-12 student will be receiving a Chromebook at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year for use in and out of the classroom, as needed.
Online learning and connection to our classrooms will be made available to every student.
We will maintain instruction regardless of how the District is impacted by COVID-19 closures or restrictions.
We understand that families may be hesitant for the children to return to the school buildings.
To discuss our virtual learning options, please contact Justi Glaros, Supervisor of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment, at 724-983-4000, ext. 4990 or justi_glaros@sharonsd.org or visit our homepage to access our Virtual Learning Form.
Sharon City School District Parent/Guardian Survey for the 2020-2021 School Year
Message from the Superintendent of Schools: https://5il.co/hzka
PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY: https://forms.gle/pmnKyqepVKtVHfut9
Corrected Website Address to the previous message:
https://www.emergencymealsurvey.com/PA
The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 provides temporary benefits to families of school-aged children who would receive free or reduced-priced meals if school was in session. Families that receive SNAP or TANF should have already received benefits issued to their EBT card. If not, please submit an inquiry to https:..www.emergencymealssurvey.com/PA for information. All others should receive their cards by the end of July.
The 3rd and 4th week Kindergarten Summer Packets will be available for pickup this Monday, June 29th, at the elementary schools during the summer lunch program from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. This is the last pickup for the summer. The Google Classroom will be active through July 10th.
Sharon High athletes Gianna Labbiento and Lane Voytik were recently named Athletes of the year by the Varsity Cup. Gianna received the honor in Girls Cross Country and Lane for Small School Football. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee presented Gianna's award and Super Bowl Champion Drew Brees presented Lane honors. Congratulations to Gianna and Lane and thank you for being awesome Tiger Student-Athletes!
REMINDER TO THE FAMILIES OF ALL CURRENT KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS THE KINDERGARTEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM SECOND PACKET PICK-UP IS JUNE 22nd. BE SURE TO PICK UP A PACKET AT YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S LUNCH PROGRAM MONDAY FROM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
Attention all Sharon girls, grades 5-12, if you want to join the girls basketball team, or have some fun in the gym this summer, or just want to check the new coaches and team, click on the following link! We’d love to have you sign up and we’ll get you more information. The preseason programs will be starting at the end of June so sign up today. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VBGAbeZQcjJsW2xOT0w2a-aiJnktFnWbBpkcyiAwNfw/edit?pli=1
REMINDER TO THE FAMILIES OF ALL CURRENT KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS - THE KINDERGARTEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM BEGINS MONDAY, JUNE 15TH. BE SURE TO PICK UP A PACKET AT YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S LUNCH PROGRAM MONDAY FROM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
P-EBT families please note: An online P-EBT Inquiry Form is now available if the parent/guardian believes they should have already received P-EBT benefits at https://www.emergencymealsurvey.com/PA
• P-EBT benefit issuance for current SNAP and TANF EBT cardholders will be complete by June 8, 2020, if their school-aged child was receiving free or reduced-price meals before May 20, 2020. Current SNAP and TANF EBT Cardholders can check their card balance by calling 1-888-328-7366 or using www.connectebt.com.
• Free and reduced eligible school-aged students that are not SNAP/TANF or those receiving SNAP or TANF that became eligible for free or reduced-price meals after May 20, 2020, while P-EBT cards are being mailed and should be received by the end of June 2020.
The school lunch program will conclude on Thursday, June 4. No lunches will be served on Friday, June 5. Our summer lunch program will begin on Monday, June 8 and will run from 11:00 am until 12:30 pm. This will be a brown bag lunch/breakfast.
Sharon Parents: Please review the schedules for student work packet #3 return and student locker clean out which is being held Friday, May 29, 2020. Schedules are listed in both the News and Events sections of our website. Friday will be the last day for packet collection.
Please review the schedules for student work packet #3 drop-off and student locker clean out which are being held Thursday, May 28, 2020 and Friday, May 29, 2020. Schedules can be found in the News section of our website or phone app.