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The health and safety of our students, staff and families remains a priority of all of us at the Mauston School District. We value being able to teach students in-person each and every day. We need your continued help, so please STAY SAFE to STAY OPEN.
Current Learning Model
Current Learning Model
4K - 5 students are attending in-person classes Monday through Friday in the traditional model. Knowing that a classroom setting may not be appropriate for all students under the current circumstances, families may elect a full-time virtual option for learning. For more information see Mauston's Virtual Program.
6-12 students attending in-person classes Monday through Friday in the traditional model. Knowing that a classroom setting may not be appropriate for all students under the current circumstances, families may elect a full-time virtual option for learning. For more information see Mauston's Virtual Program.
Mask Use
Mask Use
All students and staff are required to wear a face-covering on busses and in school. Mask requirements are in effect until further notice. If a medical provider has indicated your student should not wear a face-covering, please contact Mary O'Brien, Director of Pupil Services.
Knowledge of a positive COVID-19 case should be reported to your school office.
When Should My Child Stay Home?
When Should My Child Stay Home?
Sending a student to school who has exhibited COVID-19 symptoms in the last 24 hours places other students and staff members at risk of becoming ill. It also increases the likelihood that schools will have to temporarily close a classroom, wing, or buildings.
If any of the above symptoms are present, the student should NOT report to school.
Please contact your medical provider.
Please call your school office to report the absence. Schools will work with families to provide learning during extended absences.
District COVID-19 contact persons are responsible for informing and working with the Juneau County Health Department to identify the next steps and establish contact tracing efforts.
What if Someone Gets Sick at School?
What if Someone Gets Sick at School?
Safety at School - General Procedures
Safety at School - General Procedures
We are preparing for students to be in a learning environment that follows safety guidelines.
Safety signage will be displayed to promote hand washing and social distancing, and movement throughout the buildings.
Plexiglass dividers have been added in high traffic areas.
Visitor access to the buildings will be restricted.
Additional hand sanitizer will be available throughout our buildings.
Sanitizer wipes are available in each of the classrooms.
Bathrooms and classrooms will be cleaned throughout the day, with an additional deep cleaning done at the end of the day.
Students will use water bottles throughout the day. We are installing additional filling stations throughout our buildings.
Students and staff are required to wear face coverings.
Outdoor class spaces will be used when practical.
Social distancing will be used to the extent that it is possible.
Elementary students will spend the majority of their day with the same group of students.
Students will have opportunities for recess as they have in the past, with their classmates.
Individual school supplies will be housed with each student. Students will not be sharing materials unless they have been properly disinfected.
Transportation
Transportation
JEVCO will be sanitizing buses after each route.
Face Coverings are required.
Students will have assigned seating and families will be sitting together.
Loading procedures may be altered to minimize cross traffic.
Whenever possible, social distancing will be practiced.
Each student may have up to two addresses for pick-up and drop-off.
Please plan carefully for your child’s transportation this year. “Last minute” bus change requests during the school day will not be allowed to facilitate bussing routes and assigned seating.
No Food or Drinks allowed on the buses - no exceptions.
Families/students who live in a same household will be required to sit together on the bus
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and Lunch
Elementary
Students will have breakfast in the classroom.
Students will wash their hands or use hand sanitizer before and after eating.
Hot lunches will be delivered to students in the classrooms.
Secondary
Hot lunch will be served in the commons or lunchroom. Students will be social distancing in the lunchrooms to the greatest extent possible.
Prepackaged items will be available to purchase a la carte'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can families request medical exemption from wearing a face covering for their child?
A: The District will require documentation from a medical provider to allow students in buildings without a face covering. Please send all requests to the Director of Pupil Services, Mary O'Brien at mobrien@maustonschools.org
Q: Will the school provide a face covering?
A: If your student has a mask that they prefer to wear they are welcome to bring them. The School District of Mauston does have masks available in the case a student needs one.
Q: How do I know if I registered for virtual/online schooling or not?
A: If you completed the survey that said you wanted online learning this fall, you will receive a phone call from a staff member at your child's school to confirm your wish for online learning.
Q: Will virtual learning be the same as it was in the spring?
A: Mauston’s Virtual Learning Program will be a true virtual school learning experience. This will be how most students participate in online learning. Students will access their classwork online and work with the support of Mauston teachers 4K-5, and Mauston coaches 6-12. Students will have expectations for work completion each day. Families will receive a handbook with specific guidelines.
Q: Will the District require students to wear face coverings once the state order expires?
A: The District works with Juneau County Health to implement their safety recommendations.
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