Fort Davis ISD

As of 9/23; the National response rate is 66.3%; Texas is 62%; Jeff Davis County is 27.8%. People living in Far West Texas are an historically undercounted population. When people are not counted, communities can lose out on federal funding allotted every year for health clinics, schools, food assistance and hundreds of other critical services and programs that make a difference in our lives every day. You can respond online at my2020census.gov, by phone at 844-330-2020, or by using the paper form you received at your home. Respond today. Everyone counts! Las personas que viven en el Oeste de Texas es una población que históricamente no es contada. Cuando las personas no son contadas, las comunidades pueden perder los fondos federales asignados cada año para clínicas de salud, escuelas, asistencia alimentaria y cientos de otros servicios y programas críticos que hacen la diferencia en nuestras vidas cotidianas. Puedes responder por internet my2020census.gov, por teléfono al 844-468-2020, o utilizando el formulario que recibió en casa. ¡Responde hoy! ¡Todos cuentan!

FDISD has been notified that a parent of an elementary student and a secondary student has tested positive for COVID-19. These students have been sent home for a 14 day quarantine, but have not manifested any symptoms as of 9-22-20. Please continue to monitor your child for symptoms. Contact the campus principals if you have any other questions.

Being counted in the 2020 Census means Jeff Davis County will receive funds it needs for emergency medical services, schools, food assistance and more. You can respond online my2020census.gov, by phone 844-330-2020 (Spanish is 844-468-2020), or by using the paper form you received at your home. Respond today! Everyone counts! Ser contado en el Censo 2020 significa que el condado de Jeff Davis recibirá fondos que necesita para servicios médicos de emergencia, escuelas, asistencia alimentaria y más. Puede responder por internet my2020census.gov, por teléfono 844-330-2020 (el español al 844-468-2020), o utilizando el formulario que recibiste en casa. ¡Responde hoy! ¡Todos cuentan!

When people are not counted in the 2020 Census, we all lose in Jeff Davis County! Make a difference in our lives for the next 10 years and get counted. You can respond online my2020census.gov, by phone 844-330-2020 (Spanish is 844-468-2020) or by using the paper form you received at your home. Respond today! Everyone counts! Cuando las personas no son contadas en el censo 2020, todos perdemos en el condado de Jeff Davis. Hace una diferencia en nuestras vidas durante los próximos 10 años y se contado. Puedes responder por internet my2020census.gov, por teléfono 844-330-2020 (el español al 844-468-2020) o utilizando el formulario que recibiste en casa. ¡Responde hoy! ¡Todos cuentan!

CENSUS 2020: As of September 7, the National response rate is 65.5%; Texas is 61%; and Jeff Davis County is 27.5%. Census results shape the future of communities, as census data informs how billions of dollars in federal funds are distributed for health clinics, school lunch programs, disaster recovery initiatives, and other critical programs and services for the next 10 years. Respond today if you haven’t already. Online my2020census.gov. By phone 844-330-2020 (English); 844-468-2020 (Spanish).

On Tuesday, September 8th, at 6:00 P.M., an informational meeting about Federal Programs at Fort Davis ISD will be held in the High School Auditorium . Immediately following the Federal Programs meeting, our traditional "Meet the Indians" night will be held at Bart Coan Field.

Lots going on tonight with volleyball at 4 pm, football at 7:30 pm, and a chance to get a coupon for ice cream from the Drug Store when you complete your 2020 Census (at the football game), if you have not already done so. There is no charge for spectators, but we do ask that you wear masks and practice social distancing.

Students who have chosen to receive instruction on-line and have not picked up their school issued devices need to come to the HS Library, sign your form, and pick up your child's device. Hotspots will be issued as needed.

Drop off procedure changes: JH students will be dropped off at the JH building. Cars should enter the parking lot from Buckeye St. and exit onto Highway 17. As JH students arrive they are to report to the band hall for temperature check. HS drop off will remain in the same location. As HS students arrive they will report to the auditorium for temperature checks.

All students attending FDISD for the 2020-21 school year, either on campus or on-line, need to register. Registration can be done on-line or at the campus office. The on-line forms are located on the district website at: www.fdisd.com Students planning to attend school on-line need to come and pick up school computers and hotspots, if needed, prior to the first day of class, Monday August 24th. Computer check out forms must be filled out and signed before computers can be issued

Meet the Teacher at Dirks-Anderson Thursday, August 20 (see the schedule below) 5:30-6:00 PreK, 2nd and 5th only (5th graders must be masked) 6:00-6:30 Kinder and 1st only 6:30-7:00 4th and 3rd (4th graders must be masked) All parents/guardians must be masked.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, paper copy registration for D-A elementary students will be delayed until Monday, Aug. 10. All parents may access the online registration form now, in lieu of the paper copy registrations. Paper registrations for JH/HS students opened Wed, Aug. 5.

Registration Student registrations for the 2020-2021 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 5 and continue through Friday, August 21. Parents may visit each campus to pick-up, complete, and turn in the registration packets. Visitors to each campus should wear protective face coverings. Parents may also complete this online registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUuGC2ub02wUcWu924HgkzFMFxxo_dQ_ibapudcw_y4JevwA/viewform Please call the campus secretaries if you have any questions. Junior/Senior High School 432-426-4444 Dirks-Anderson Elementary School 432-4264454

Applications for positions on the election ballot for the FDISD Board of Trustees must be turned by close of business Monday, Aug. 17. Please come by the Administration building for more information.

Fort Davis ISD is seeking substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. Interested persons need to contact the superintendent's office at 432-426-4440, x200. Criminal history check required. $100/day (non-degreed); $120/day (degreed); $125/day (long term sub)

Fort Davis ISD is seeking persons to serve as substitute teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. Interested persons need to contact the superintendent's office at 432-426-4440, x200, to complete an application and authorization for background check.

D-A School List- the previously posted list was incorrect. An updated list will be posted next week.

FDHS Supply Lists

COVID-19 Prevention Efforts at Athletics are as follows: 1. Athletes wash hands after entering locker room. 2. Athletes will be assigned lockers with empty lockers adjacent, or with locker of sibling adjacent. 3. Athletes must confirm they have no current symptoms, or symptoms within the last 10 days, prior to practice. 4. Athletes will be assigned 1 (one) workout partner for a season. 5. No more than 4 athletes will be allowed in weight room at one time. 6. Full contact drills are limited to two days per week. 7. Balls and equipment will be cleaned/disinfected after each practice. 8. Athletes must wash hands before departing the locker rooms. 9. No loitering allowed in locker rooms. 10. Seating on buses will maximize distance between riders and windows will be opened, weather permitting.

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